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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed Manchester United spent a total of £27 million on Ruben Amorim during his brief 14-month tenure as manager, including wages, compensation to Sporting Lisbon, and a £10 million severance package following his dismissal earlier this week.
Romano Reveals £27 Million Total Cost of Amorim’s Failed Manchester United Tenure
According to Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, the comprehensive £27 million package encompasses Amorim’s salary during his time at Old Trafford, the compensation fee paid to his former club Sporting Lisbon when he joined in November 2024, and the £10 million pay-off to him and his coaching staff after his sacking this week.
The Portuguese manager’s statistics paint a stark picture of his struggles at United, with a win percentage of just 38.10 percent across 63 games in charge. This represents a significant decline compared to his immediate predecessors, with both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik ten Hag achieving 54 percent win rates during their respective tenures at the club.
Amorim’s tactical approach proved problematic throughout his reign, with his rigid adherence to a 3-4-3 formation failing to maximize the potential of United’s squad. The system appeared unsuited to the players at his disposal, resulting in what Romano described as bland and uninspiring football that failed to engage supporters or deliver consistent results on the pitch.
The financial implications extend beyond the immediate £27 million outlay, with United finishing 15th in the Premier League table last season and suffering defeat in the Europa League final to Tottenham, who themselves finished 17th in the league. Romano emphasized that United must avoid repeating such an expensive mistake with their next managerial appointment, given the substantial cost of Amorim’s failed experiment.
The revelation highlights the growing financial pressure on United’s ownership to make the correct decision with their next permanent manager, as the club cannot afford another costly managerial change following this expensive miscalculation with the former Sporting Lisbon coach.
