Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim after a fiery public outburst over transfer targets and his role at the club, ending a turbulent 14-month reign.

The Portuguese coach, 40, was dismissed following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds, where he blasted the board for ignoring his recommendations and insisted on being called “manager” rather than “head coach” in an extraordinary power play.

According to insiders cited by The Sun, Amorim’s rant targeted director of football Jason Wilcox and director of recruitment Christopher Vivell over conflicting shortlists. Amorim had pushed for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo (£60m release clause) and wanted to offload Joshua Zirkzee, but felt sidelined.

Amorim’s Record at United

• 63 games: 25 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
• 31.9% Premier League win rate – the worst of any permanent United boss in the modern era.
• Highlight: a Europa League final run.
• Current league position: sixth.

United’s structure under Sir Jim Ratcliffe prioritizes club-over-manager signings, a reaction to Erik ten Hag’s Dutch-heavy recruitment. Wilcox, promoted after Dan Ashworth’s exit, has grown influential alongside CEO Omar Berrada.

Interim boss Darren Fletcher will lead the team against Burnley on Wednesday, with potential replacements including Gareth Southgate and Enzo Maresca. Amorim’s £225m summer spree, including the signing of Bryan Mbeumo, failed to deliver results, with United winning only three of their last 11 matches.