Manchester United Reveal £16.7m Ruben Amorim Exit Cost

Manchester United spent £16.7 million to part ways with former manager Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff despite improvements following his departure.

Manchester United disclosed in a new financial statement that the club paid £16.7 million to dismiss former head coach Ruben Amorim and his backroom staff with 18 months still remaining on his contract. The Portuguese manager left the club in January after overseeing a disappointing campaign that saw United finish 15th in the Premier League during the 2025 season.

Following Amorim’s exit, Michael Carrick took temporary charge and guided the team to a strong turnaround in form. The improvement helped Manchester United secure a third-place Premier League finish and qualify for next season’s Champions League. Last week, the club confirmed Carrick as permanent manager on a two-year contract.

The latest managerial change added to the growing cost of coaching departures at Old Trafford. Earlier financial figures released in February 2025 showed the club spent £14.5 million to dismiss former manager Erik ten Hag and his coaching team.

Despite missing out on European football this season, Manchester United reported improved financial results. Broadcast revenue for the quarter ending March 31 rose by 57.1 per cent to £64.9 million, largely linked to expected prize money from the club’s league finish and television income.

Revenue over the first nine months of the financial year climbed to £520 million, compared with £502 million during the same period a year earlier. Operating profit also improved significantly, reaching £37.7 million compared with a £3.2 million loss previously.

The club said cost-cutting measures introduced since co-owner Jim Ratcliffe joined the ownership structure had helped strengthen financial performance. However, Manchester United still faces significant debt under the ownership of the Glazer family, with short-term borrowings rising to £262.5 million.

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