Amorim's secret flight to Monaco hours after Europa League final revealed as Man Utd boss jetted in for showdown talks
The Portuguese boss watched his flops
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Ruben Amorim was in Monaco for crunch talks on Thursday
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The 40-year-old has agreed to stay on as United manager
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Amorim jetted to Monaco hours after Wednesday's loss to fight for his job.
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The club's ownership and executives meet every month, but the manager is not usually required to attend.
Following the meeting, Amorim returned to Manchester and the following day told his squad that he would be staying for next season.
Amorim admitted prior to Bilbao he would consider quitting Old Trafford if the "board and the fans feel I am not the right guy."
He has now committed his immediate future to the club.
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And the former Sporting Lisbon chief
Amorim said: "First of all, I want to apologise.
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"It was really disappointing with the team. Secondly, I want to say thank you.
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"We are very grateful for your support during the season.
"I know it was really hard to support us in many games.
"But now we have to make a choice or we stay stuck in the past.
"Because this season is in the past, it's over.
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"We fight each other or we stick together and move forward.
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"Six months ago, in my first three games in charge, with two victories and one draw, I said to you a storm is coming.
"Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming."
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Amorim also apologised to his players, adding: "Sometimes I was not fair but I try always to be honest with you guys."
United are set for a busy summer, with almost
when the transfer window reopens.
And a deal to bring in Matheus Cunha from Wolves looks to have already been agreed.
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