Ruben Amorim is reportedly putting his future at Manchester United in doubt after comments about the manager’s role

Reuben Amorim has done little to cool the criticism Manchester United after opening 2026 with a draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the Portuguese boss may now have caused an internal rift at Old Trafford. In response to comments about his “role as a manager and not as a coach,” Reports emerged suggesting Amorim’s future at the club was in doubt.

Manchester United traveled to Elland Road on Sunday to take on Leeds United as the hosts battled relegation and the visitors pushed for European qualification. USMNT midfielder Brenden Aaronson only gave Leeds the lead in the 62nd minute Matheus Cunha only to equalize three minutes later in a 1-1 draw. It was another frustrating result for the Red Devils, who have been fighting for consistency. while Amorim admitted last week that no work has yet started on the January signings.

Asked about these comments during his post-match press conference, and whether he felt he had lost the support of the United board, Amorim replied firmly: “To stop that, and I noticed that you are selectively informed about everything: I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United. That’s clear.“

Recent rumors suggested United director of football Jason Wilcox questioned Amorim’s lack of tactical flexibilitysomething the manager addressed directly. I know my name isn’t like that (Thomas) Tuchel, that’s not it (Antonio) Conte, that’s not it (Joze) Just Mourinho I am the manager of Manchester United. This will remain this way for eighteen months, or whenever the board decides to change. That was my point, that’s what I want to end with. I’m not going to stop. I will do my job until another man comes here to replace me”, he added.

Amorim also emphasized that his agreement with the club was to act as a manager, and not just a coach, a comment that was interpreted as a criticism of his limited influence over recruitment and wider club decisions. His insistence on the implementation of a The 3-4-3 system has also received a lot of media attentionpressure that may have reached United’s hierarchy.

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“If people can’t handle the Gary Nevilles (Sky Sports pundit and former United captain)the criticism of everything, we have to change. The sporting director has to do his job in every department, the scouting department. I’ll do mine for 18 months and then we’ll move on‘, Amorim concluded. It was a heated conclusion to a press conference that seemed to send shockwaves through Old Trafford.

Will Amorim be fired?

According to talkSPORT reporters Alex Crook and Ben Jacobs, Amorim’s comments have put his future on the Manchester United bench in doubt. What was reportedly a strained relationship with Wilcox has now reportedly come into sharper focus, with the board reassessing Amorim’s long-term suitability.

Reports suggest that Amorim’s frustration extended beyond the inactivity of the transfer market, but stemmed from internal pressure to change his tactical system. In that dispute CEO Omar Berrada would align more closely with the position of the board of directorsleaving Amorim in a vulnerable place.

Despite the consequences, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has previously publicly stated that “Amorim should be given the full three-year contract he signed in November 2024 to prove his worth.” While the implications of this press conference remain unclear, United’s fragile financial position makes a mid-season sacking – and compensation payout – unlikely as the club continues its push for the top four.