Staggering Cost of Ruben Amorim Sacking Revealed as Manchester United Publish Financial Results
Manchester United have disclosed the huge financial consequences of dismissing former head coach Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff earlier this year, with the club confirming the decision cost £16.7 million.
Manchester United confirm Ruben Amorim’s exit cost £16.7m as Michael Carrick leads club back to the Champions League.
The figures were included in the club’s latest quarterly financial report released on Wednesday, highlighting yet another expensive managerial change for the Premier League side. The payout follows the £14.5 million spent just over a year earlier to part company with Erik ten Hag and his backroom staff.
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Amorim left Old Trafford with 18 months remaining on his contract after a difficult spell in charge that saw the club struggling near the bottom half of the Premier League table. Despite the costly exit, Manchester United have since experienced a major turnaround under Michael Carrick.
The former United midfielder guided the club from a disappointing 15th-place finish last season to third place in the Premier League, securing qualification for next season’s Champions League. Carrick’s impact has not only improved performances on the pitch but has also strengthened the club financially.
For the quarter ending March 31, Manchester United recorded a 57.1 per cent rise in broadcast revenue, which climbed to £64.9 million. The increase was largely driven by expected prize money linked to the club’s third-place league finish and return to Europe’s elite competition.
Chief executive Omar Berrada praised the progress made under Carrick and expressed optimism about the direction of the club.
“We feel very positive about the club’s progress this season and the continuing positive impact of our business transformation initiatives. Finishing third in the Premier League and securing qualification to next season’s Champions League is testament to our men’s team’s improved form on the pitch. Michael Carrick has done an excellent job in the 17 games he has overseen and we are delighted that he will continue as head coach.”
While broadcast and matchday revenues remained strong, sponsorship income fell by 9.4 per cent to £38.5 million during the quarter. The decrease was linked to the expiration of the club’s training kit partnership with Tezos.
United have already acted to address the shortfall by agreeing a new £20 million-per-year training apparel sponsorship deal with Betway.
Berrada also pointed to achievements across the wider club structure, including the women’s and academy teams.
“Our women’s team reached the quarter-final in the Women’s Champions League and also reached the final of the League Cup for the first time and will be participating once again in the World Sevens Series. On the academy side, reaching the FA Youth Cup and Premier League 2 play-off finals is also an indication of our continued commitment to youth development.”
Looking ahead, Manchester United will return to the Champions League under Carrick’s leadership after the manager won 12 of his first 17 matches in charge. With increased financial guidance and fresh sponsorship income secured, the club now appear ready to support their head coach during the upcoming summer transfer window.
