In their official statement, the club explained that the move was made to help the team improve their position in the league standings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cRuben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United. Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League Final in Bilbao in May. With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club\u2019s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish. The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future,\u201d the club said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDarren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fletcher, who played for United from 2002 to 2015, has remained involved with the club in various coaching roles after his retirement. Currently, he is the head coach of the U-18 team, he was also part of the first-team staff under Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r in 2021. During his playing career, he contributed to five league titles under Sir Alex Ferguson and was part of the 2008 Champions League-winning squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Amorim, a high-profile signing following his successful tenure at Sporting, faced challenges in establishing his favoured 3-4-2-1 formation. He stuck with it despite visible alternative options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fletcher, who played for United from 2002 to 2015, has remained involved with the club in various coaching roles after his retirement. Currently, he is the head coach of the U-18 team, he was also part of the first-team staff under Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r in 2021. During his playing career, he contributed to five league titles under Sir Alex Ferguson and was part of the 2008 Champions League-winning squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Amorim delivered a passionate tirade after Sunday\u2019s draw, asserting that he is the manager of the Red Devils rather than the head coach, even though United officially referred to him as the head coach. The Portuguese also appeared to criticise the Old Trafford leadership.<\/p>\r\n\r\n