Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim less than 24 hours after he publicly questioned the club’s internal backing following a 1-1 draw with Leeds, bringing a sudden end to his short tenure that began in November after Erik ten Hag’s exit.
The 40-year-old Portuguese coach was informed of the decision on Monday morning after a meeting with senior executives, amid growing frustration over inconsistent results and strained relations behind the scenes.
Former midfielder Darren Fletcher will step in as interim manager for Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Burnley, while the club begins the search for a permanent successor.
No clear frontrunner has emerged, though Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández is understood to be admired internally, with Oliver Glasner and Unai Emery also among names being considered for the role later in the season.
