Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim insists he has no plans to quit

India Today

14-05-2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has dismissed any speculation over his future, insisting he has no intention of walking away from the club despite their dismal Premier League campaign. The Portuguese coach clarified that his emotional comments following Sunday's 2-0 defeat to West Ham stemmed from a sense of accountability.United's loss to the Hammers marked their 17th defeat in 36 games, with nine of those coming at Old Trafford. The club now sits 16th in the table, on course for their worst top-flight finish since their relegation in 1974. In the immediate aftermath of the latest setback, Amorim had hinted he might have to leave if results didn't improve.advertisementHowever, speaking to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur, Amorim clarified his stance.
"Since I arrived here, I was talking about the standards, and I cannot see the team having these results, especially in the Premier League, and say nothing, and not take the responsibility," Amorim said."I have a clear idea what to do. I understand the problems of the team, so I'm far from quitting. What I'm saying is that we need to perform, and we had this season, in the future we need to perform, or else they will change us. That is a normal thing."The Europa League final on May 21 in Bilbao presents a rare bright spot for both Amorim and Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, whose side sits just one place below United in the table. With a Champions League berth at stake, the clash is being viewed as a crucial opportunity for redemption amid domestic chaos.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFICATION OVER EUROPA GLORYadvertisementWhen asked whether lifting the Europa League trophy or qualifying for the Champions League was more important, Amorim was clear."Champions League is more important, for everything, to prepare for the next season, and we are supposed to be in the Champions League, Europa League here is not enough and you feel it here. This is the best way to help us to get to the top."Amorim also revealed that he had personally offered to pay for the families of his backroom staff to travel to Bilbao for the final, after being told by the club that staff members would have to cover the costs themselves."You know that we have a lot of things - people leaving, a lot of changes in the staff," Amorim said. "In this moment for our club sometimes it is hard to understand when to give and when to take."It is complicated for the club to start giving to other members of staff - it is a really hard position. My reaction was to help. Then we talked to the players and the players had the same reaction - everybody wants the staff there and their families there."The gesture comes amid ongoing cost-cutting measures at Old Trafford, including plans to axe up to 200 more jobs, following 250 job cuts last year.advertisementIn terms of squad availability, Amorim admitted uncertainty ahead of Friday's league fixture against Chelsea and next week's European final. Key players, including Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, and Ayden Heaven, have injury concerns."I don't know if they are going to be available, we are going to try to push," he said. "All the players want to play that (Europa League final) really bad."Reflecting on his own experience in the competition, Amorim, who played in the 2014 Europa League final for Benfica - a game they lost on penalties to Sevilla - said there was little value in revisiting that personal history."I played the final as a player but I lost and it doesn't matter," he said.As pressure mounts and expectations loom, Amorim remains resolute in his mission to guide Manchester United back to relevance - starting with silverware in Bilbao.Must Watch