Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United is hanging by a thread, as murmurs of discontent grow louder around Old Trafford. In a shocking reversal of fortunes, the Red Devils languished last season in 15th place in the Premier League, missing out on European football after a defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
The start of the new season has done little to lift spirits, with United sitting in 14th place after garnering just four points from their first four matches. A resounding 3-0 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Manchester City has only fanned the flames of speculation surrounding Amorim’s future.
Despite reassurances of board support, it is widely believed that failure to secure European football this season would spell the end for the Portuguese head coach. After the Manchester derby drubbing, Amorim stood by his philosophy, claiming, “When I want to change my philosophy, I will change. If not, you have to change the man.”
Amorim maintains that he’s committed to giving his all for the club, although he noted, “It is not my decision, the rest [on whether United change manager]. Until I am here, I will do my best.”
As speculation mounts over Amorim’s potential exit, it is suggested by Spanish outlet Fichajes that Benfica could offer him a return to his homeland. The opportunity to manage the Lisbon club, with which he harbours a strong emotional connection, could be on the horizon if his United tenure ends prematurely.
Given his stated ambition to helm a significant project in Portugal, a move to Benfica appears increasingly probable should United opt for a managerial change. The Lisbon club won’t hesitate to extend a welcoming hand to Amorim, setting the stage for a potential return to familiar territory.
Stay tuned to Football365 for more developments and insights from Manchester United’s ongoing saga.