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United confirm financial hit from Amorim dismissal
Manchester United have revealed that parting ways with former manager Ruben Amorim could cost the club nearly £16 million, according to a regulatory filing released on Thursday.
Breakdown of the financial impact
The club's submission to the New York Stock Exchange outlined two key costs: a £6.3 million write-off for the amortised fee linked to Amorim's November 2024 transfer from Sporting Lisbon, and a £15.9 million provision-the maximum potential payout to Amorim and his coaching staff.
While the filing did not specify the conditions for the full payment, sources indicated it relates to future employment scenarios.
Amorim's turbulent tenure
Amorim's 14-month spell at Old Trafford ended on 5 January following a public clash with the club's hierarchy after a 1-1 draw at Leeds United. His departure marked the shortest reign of a permanent United manager since David Moyes was sacked in 2014.
In 63 matches, Amorim secured 25 wins-a 39.7% success rate-leaving United 15th in the Premier League, their lowest finish since relegation in 1973-74. The team also suffered a Europa League final defeat, resulting in no European football this season for only the second time since 1990.
Notable lows included a Carabao Cup penalty shootout loss to League Two side Grimsby Town.
Cumulative costs and club finances
The Amorim saga has proven costly. United initially paid Sporting £11 million to secure his services in November 2024, while Erik ten Hag's exit added another £10.4 million. Combined, the managerial changes could total £37.3 million.
Despite the financial strain, the club reported a £32.6 million profit for the second quarter ending 31 December 2025, though debt rose to £1.3 billion. Additionally, United increased their credit facility by £50 million to £400 million, while repaying £75 million, leaving £215 million outstanding.
The filing also noted £600,000 in sponsorship services provided to Ineos Automotive Ltd, a subsidiary of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group, a minority shareholder in the club.
Transition to Michael Carrick
Following Amorim's exit, interim manager Darren Fletcher oversaw two matches before Michael Carrick was appointed until the end of the season. Carrick has since won five of six games, guiding United to fourth place and a potential Champions League return.
Silence from Amorim
Amorim has not publicly addressed his time at United, with sources close to the 41-year-old suggesting no immediate plans to break his silence.
