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Why Ruben Amorim and Manchester United Parted Ways and What Michael Carrick Needs to Focus On

Fabrizio Romano confirms no confirmed link between Gareth Southgate and Manchester United despite assistant Steve Holland's recent hiring at Old Trafford.

  • Last week, Ruben Amorim was dismissed by Manchester United after publicly criticising his bosses, with Michael Carrick appointed head coach until the end of the season and Steve Holland hired as assistant.
  • Amid recruitment rows, Ruben Amorim sought Sir Alex Ferguson-style authority and clashed with Jason Wilcox over signings like Danny Welbeck, escalating after a late-December Wolves draw and Elland Road outburst.
  • Having spent almost 200 million in summer, United prioritized central midfield targets and avoided January outlays, with Antoine Semenyo joining Manchester City.
  • With the derby on Saturday, Carrick's immediate remit is clear as he must lift confidence and organise players while Jonny Evans, Craig Mawson, and Travis Binnion step up at Carrington.
  • The club is shifting to a sporting director model for consistency, with Jason Wilcox backing Amorim while senior stakeholders including Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Omar Berrada prepare a long-term hiring process.
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Ruben Amorim wanted to resign three days before he was fired. He was then persuaded to stay by his agent Raul Costa. Instead, the 40-year-old Portuguese was given a resignation

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TEAMtalk broke the news in on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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