Under-pressure Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has insisted he has no intention of walking away from the club, despite growing scrutiny over his future and the club’s alarming Premier League form.
Following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham — United’s 18th league loss of the campaign — questions about Amorim’s position intensified. His post-match comments, suggesting the club should “find someone who can fix it” if he could not, were interpreted by some as a hint that the job may be slipping beyond his grasp.
However, speaking at a UEFA media briefing at Old Trafford ahead of next week’s Europa League final against Tottenham, Amorim dismissed those suggestions with characteristic bluntness.
“I’m far from quitting,” he stated.
“I have a clear idea of what needs to be done, and I understand the problems of the team.”
Clarity Amid Chaos
Amorim made it clear that his comments were not an admission of defeat, but a reflection of the high standards he expects at a club of United’s stature.
“Since I arrived, I’ve spoken about standards,” he continued.
“We cannot accept these results in the Premier League. I take responsibility, but if we don’t perform, it’s natural that changes will happen — that’s football at this level.”
While Amorim has steered United to a European final — only their third since 2011 — the league campaign has been dismal. United currently sit 16th, hurtling toward their worst finish since relegation in 1974. In 2025, they’ve managed just four league wins, three of which came against relegated sides.
Quiet Build-Up to a Defining Final
The mood around the club is tense, and the build-up to the final has reflected that. Players have been told there will be no victory parade should they defeat Spurs in Bilbao. Instead, celebrations will be limited to a low-key barbeque at Carrington — a far cry from the usual fanfare.
In a further sign of the club’s financial and structural strain, players and staff have had ticket allowances slashed. Amorim and senior squad members have responded by personally funding tickets for backroom staff and their families.
“We have staff whose jobs are under threat,” said Amorim.
“Helping them attend the final isn’t going to change my life financially, but it might change theirs for a moment. They’ve earned it.”
The Portuguese coach knows all too well the pain of falling short — he was part of the Benfica side that lost the 2014 Europa League final on penalties.
“I’ll never say I was a finalist,” he said.
“If you don’t win, it feels like a waste of time. That’s the message to the players — we have to win. Otherwise, it means nothing.”
For Amorim, the final represents more than silverware. It’s a last chance to salvage a turbulent season — and perhaps his tenure.
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