Summary
Manchester United has revealed that firing manager Ruben Amorim could cost the club nearly £16 million. Amorim, who was let go after criticizing the club's leadership, had the shortest managerial tenure at the club since 2014. The financial details were shared in a filing with the New York Stock Exchange.
Key Facts
- Firing Ruben Amorim may cost Manchester United about £16 million.
- Amorim was fired on January 5 after a public outburst following a match against Leeds.
- The club's filing to the New York Stock Exchange disclosed this cost on Thursday.
- United had paid £11 million to hire Amorim in November 2024.
- Amorim's 14-month stint was the shortest for a permanent manager since 2014.
- His team ended 15th in the Premier League and lost the Europa League final.
- Amorim was replaced temporarily by Darren Fletcher, but Michael Carrick later took over.
- Manchester United has increased its credit limit to £400 million and paid off £75 million in debt.
