Tension is rising at Old Trafford. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has openly challenged the club’s leadership, insisting he came to England to manage the team — not merely coach it — and calling on the scouting department and sporting director to “do their jobs.”
Amorim, appointed in November 2024 on a contract running until June 2027, has grown increasingly frustrated with the lack of transfer activity ahead of the January window. His irritation first surfaced on Friday, but after United’s 1–1 draw with Leeds at Elland Road, the Portuguese coach went even further, hinting at a power struggle behind the scenes.
Speaking to reporters, Amorim made his stance unmistakably clear: “I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not the coach. I know my name is not Tuchel, Conte or Mourinho, but I am the manager of Manchester United.”
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He emphasized that responsibility must be shared across the club:
“I will do my job, and every department — the scouting department, the sporting director — needs to do their job.”
Amorim also revealed that his agreement with the club is essentially an 18‑month project. After that, he expects all parties to “move on,” unless the board decides otherwise.
Despite the tension, Amorim insisted he has no intention of resigning:
🚨 Ruben Amorim still has his backers, but so far his most important support has come from within the same Manchester United hierarchy he spoke about on Sunday.
— SimplyUtd (@SimplyUtd) January 5, 2026
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“I’m not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy comes here to replace me.”
His comments suggest a manager determined to assert authority in a structure where he feels his influence is being limited.
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