Ruben Amorim Breaks Silence on Man Utd Dismissal with Explosive Statement

Ruben Amorim allegedly wasn't "shocked" by Manchester United's choice to dismiss him on Monday morning, although the former coach remained "hopeful" regarding his prospects at the organization.

The Red Devils "hesitantly" parted ways with Amorim merely 24 hours following his public condemnation of his position within the club. The stunning outburst came after Man Utd's 1–1 tie with Leeds United at Elland Road, the identical venue where Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah criticized his own squad and coach Arne Slot in December.

Amid ongoing disputes concerning player signings, Amorim's inflexible tactics and Man Utd's disappointing sequence of outcomes throughout the past 14 months, the 40-year-old was living on borrowed time at Old Trafford despite elevating the 20-time English title winners to sixth position in the Premier League.

Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol disclosed that Amorim wasn't "shocked" by the organization's choice to dismiss him from his position just five days into the new year considering all the circumstances working against him. The Portuguese coach "anticipated it happening."

Nevertheless, Amorim stayed "hopeful" that once Bruno Fernandes healed from his injury and Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui came back from AFCON, Man Utd could enhance their performance and eventually secure a Champions League qualification spot.

Amorim Appears Cheerful Following Man Utd Dismissal

Despite being terminated early Monday morning, Amorim was quickly spotted taking a casual walk with his spouse Maria. The ex-Sporting CP manager acknowledged photographers and offered them a thumbs up, seeming to be in good spirits.

Sources suggest Man Utd must compensate Amorim's wages for the remaining 18 months of his agreement, amounting to a £9.75 million ($13.2 million) payment owed to the recently dismissed manager.

Amorim's future plans are uncertain, but the Red Devils are currently searching for his replacement. Present U-18 squad coach Darren Fletcher will act as temporary manager and guide the team against Burnley on Wednesday night.

However, the ex-Man Utd midfielder isn't considered the permanent successor to Amorim. Instead, sources suggest Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner is the organization's "primary choice," even if they must wait until next summer, when his agreement with the Eagles concludes, to acquire his services.