Manchester United F.C. are expected to pay up to £15.9 million in compensation to former manager Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff after his dismissal earlier this year, according to financial filings released in the United States.
Amorim, 41, was sacked on January 5 after just 14 months in charge at Old Trafford. The Portuguese tactician left alongside five members of his backroom team, cutting short a tenure that initially showed promise but ultimately lacked consistency in the Premier League.
Following his departure, Amorim reportedly held discussions with the club’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, and chief executive, Omar Berrada, which led to an initial settlement of £10 million.
However, documents submitted to the New York Stock Exchange have now disclosed the broader financial implications. The total compensation package for Amorim and his staff could reach £15.9 million, depending on contractual clauses and whether he takes up another managerial position within a specified timeframe.
When the expenses tied to his appointment and eventual termination are included, the overall cost of Amorim’s brief stint at United may rise to approximately £27 million.
Meanwhile, former United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has shed light on the club’s past transfer decision involving Victor Osimhen.
McCarthy, who served under former United manager Erik ten Hag, revealed that while the club had strong interest in Osimhen, concerns about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) influenced their final decision.
“If you invest £100 million in a player, you don’t want to lose him to AFCON,” McCarthy said during an interview with BBC World Service.
He added that the potential absence of the striker during key fixtures was viewed as a significant drawback, ultimately leading to the club dropping their pursuit of Osimhen.
United instead secured the signing of Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta B.C. in August 2023 for £72 million. The Danish forward went on to score 26 goals in 95 appearances before joining S.S.C. Napoli on loan last September.