Man Utd Faces Massive Financial Hit if They Fire Ruben Amorim—Shocking Cost Revealed

Manchester United will allegedly need to cover the full wages owed to Ruben Amorim for the final 18 months of his deal following their separation from the Portuguese manager.

United's concise announcement regarding Amorim's departure stated the organization was "hesitant" to reach this conclusion. Considering the poor performance during the 40-year-old's 14-month tenure, this reluctance might have been more connected to the monetary implications of the move.

The Premier League's most valuable franchise is, rather paradoxically, not currently enjoying financial abundance. Minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe dramatically stated last March that United would "exhaust their funds by Christmas" without implementing severe budget reductions.

Over 400 non-playing staff members were let go during the 2024–25 campaign, yet Amorim, who guided United to 15th place in the Premier League—the club's worst top-division standing since their 1974 relegation—retained his role.

It was suggested that the expensive settlement he was due influenced the choice to retain him. Media reports indicated that Amorim would receive a compensation sum of £12 million ($16.2 million) if dismissed within his contract's first year.

Nevertheless, after reaching his first anniversary—which passed on Nov. 1—Amorim remains entitled to his remaining salary. This stems from a contractual provision that prohibits any "reduced" settlement, guaranteeing that United must pay the complete 18 months of wages Amorim had remaining on his deal extending to June 2027, according to The Athletic.

Considering Amorim was believed to earn £6.5 million annually, an additional year-and-a-half should net the 40-year-old £9.75 million.

Shocking Overall Expense of Ruben Amorim's Disastrous Man Utd Period

Manchester United has endured 14 costly months under Amorim's leadership. The expensive procedure of securing him from Sporting CP followed the club's payout to Erik ten Hag during the chaotic autumn period of 2024.

United's financial records show this endeavor totaled a hefty £21.4 million.

Ten Hag held leverage in October 2024, having recently signed a contract renewal during the preceding summer. The settlement for the Dutch manager and his staff including René Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, Pieter Morel and Ruud van Nistelrooy cost United £10.4 million.

Amorim was committed to Sporting when United approached. The two-time domestic champion in Portugal was hesitant to abandon his defending titleholders mid-season but ultimately decided to make the move rather than risk losing the opportunity entirely. United paid Sporting £11 million to obtain Amorim and his coaching staff comprising Carlos Fernandes, Jorge Vital, Adélio Cândido, Emanuel Ferro and Paulo Barreira.

Despite lamenting alleged financial constraints, Amorim still benefited from considerable monetary investment during his two complete transfer periods at Old Trafford. Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven joined during a quiet January 2025 window, while this summer witnessed the Red Devils spend up to £232.5 million—ranking fifth highest in the league.

"Call me naïve but I believe I am the right guy at the right moment," Amorim stated during his inaugural Manchester United media session. "I could be wrong but the Earth still will turn, the sun will rise again. It doesn't matter." Another dawn has arrived following Amorim's dismissal, but this expensive failure might concern United's financial administrators.

Analysis of Amorim's Expensive Man Utd Period

* Estimate based on reports.