Manchester United has sacked Ruben Amorim just hours after he sprayed the club over backroom drama.
The Portuguese boss is gone following a 1-1 draw against Leeds, after 14 months in charge.
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The result left the club sixth in the Premier League after 20 games, level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea and three back of champions Liverpool in fourth.
Ex-midfielder Darren Fletcher, currently the under-18s coach, will reportedly take the interim job.
“The decision has been arrived at by the club’s leadership team, including chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, after a breakdown in relations behind the scenes,” according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
Amorim had warned Manchester United’s hierarchy to “do their job” after the draw with Leeds, insisting he must be allowed to work without interference.
Amorim raised doubts about his long-term United future in a spiky press conference that hinted at rifts behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese boss had alluded to his growing frustration in the build-up to the Leeds match when he refused to clarify his recent comments about the club’s transfer plans.
Amorim was more forthcoming when asked on Sunday if he still felt he had confidence from the board.
“Guys, to start with that, and I noticed that you receive selective information about everything, I came here to be the manager of the Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United,” Amorim said. “And that is clear.
“I know that my name is not (Thomas) Tuchel, it’s not (Antonio) Conte, it’s not (Jose) Mourinho but I’m the manager of Manchester United.
“And it’s going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decides to change, so that was my point.
“I want to finish with that. I’m not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy is coming here to replace me.”
Reports recently claimed United head of recruitment Christopher Vivell told Amorim to adapt his tactics after a detailed explanation by Fulham boss Marco Silva of his plan to counter it when the sides drew in August.
– with AFP
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