Manchester United’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could potentially cost the Premier League club nearly £16 million ($22 million), according to financial disclosures from the club.
Amorim’s turbulent 14-month tenure ended on January 5 after the Portuguese manager publicly criticised United’s hierarchy, with his five coaches leaving Old Trafford alongside him.
In a filing to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, United revealed the potential payouts to Amorim and his staff, following the announcement of a £32.6 million profit in their second-quarter results for the period ending December 31, 2025.
Described as “an event that occurred after the reporting period”, United stated: “A charge of £6.3 million for the write-off of related intangible assets and a provision of £15.9 million, representing the maximum potential amount of future settlement payments, will be recognised in the statement of profit or (loss) during the second half of the year ending 30 June 2026.”
Reports indicate that the £15.9 million figure could vary depending on factors such as the 41-year-old Amorim securing a new role within a specified timeframe.
The accounts also showed that United paid Sporting £6.3 million in compensation for hiring Amorim. Previously, a November 2024 filing revealed that United paid Sporting £10 million to appoint Amorim as a replacement for Erik ten Hag, whose departure had cost £10.4 million. Combined, Amorim’s total appointment cost United £37.3 million.
On the pitch, Amorim won 25 of his 63 games in charge, with United finishing 15th in the Premier League — their worst season since relegation in 1973/74. At the time of his sacking, United were sixth in the league after a reported dispute with director of football Jason Wilcox just days before the final game against Leeds.
Under caretaker manager Michael Carrick, the club has climbed to fourth, recording five wins and a draw, reigniting hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.