Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has insisted he remains the right person to lead the club, despite their disappointing Europa League exit at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur.
However, he added that he would walk away—without seeking compensation—if the club’s board no longer had confidence in him.
Amorim’s side had hoped to salvage something from a dismal season, currently sitting 16th in the Premier League with just one match left.
But a first-half goal from Brennan Johnson sealed a 1-0 win for Spurs, securing them a Champions League spot and leaving United out of European competition altogether.
“I’m not going to stand here defending myself—it’s not my style,” Amorim told reporters. “Right now, I don’t have anything to show the fans or promise improvement based on this performance. At this point, it’s about faith. If the board or the fans believe I’m not the right man, I’ll leave the next day—no need for compensation or negotiations.”
Missing out on Champions League football is a major financial blow for United, with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe previously estimating the club stands to lose between £80 million and £100 million ($107m–$134m) in revenue from broadcast rights, ticket sales, and commercial deals.
“It’s tough for a club like ours not to be in the Champions League,” Amorim admitted. “But we have to adjust, create a new plan, and make the most of the extra time we’ll have during the week to focus on improving in the Premier League. That will now be our priority.”
“We didn’t play a perfect game, but we were better than Spurs in the second half,” Amorim said. “We pushed our centre-backs wide, got crosses in, got into the box. But sometimes it’s just not your day.”
Since taking over from Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed in late October, Amorim has faced mounting pressure and questions over whether the team has regressed.
“I don’t agree that we’ve gone backwards,” he responded. “Yes, the results haven’t been great, but we’ve improved in some areas. We’ve been more competitive, even in games where we didn’t score.”
Acknowledging his inexperience, Amorim remained defiant: “I know I’m a young coach. I know the pressure will only increase next season. But I won’t quit. I’m confident in myself and in the process.”
