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Amorim's plan for 2026-27 season revealed

Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has decided on his next career step following his departure from Old Trafford in January. Rather than immediately seeking a new role, the Portuguese tactician intends to take a sabbatical for the 2026-27 season. He aims to prioritise his professional development abroad, definitively ruling out a return to manage in his homeland.

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Garnacho admits to doing 'bad things' at Man Utd

Alejandro Garnacho has finally broken his silence on the turbulent end to his Manchester United career, admitting that his own actions contributed to his departure. The Argentine winger, who joined Chelsea in a £40 million ($54m) deal last summer, confessed that the nature of his exit from Old Trafford was a painful experience.

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Lammens takes subtle swipe at Amorim while praising Carrick

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has lauded the impact of interim head coach Michael Carrick, suggesting a stark contrast between the current regime and that of his predecessor, Ruben Amorim. The Belgian shot-stopper credited Carrick for "simplifying" the tactical approach at Old Trafford, allowing the squad to flourish. These comments follow a remarkable run of form that has seen United lose just once since the managerial change in January.

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Maguire credits Man Utd boss Carrick for England recall

Harry Maguire has opened up on his emotional return to the England setup, admitting that Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick played a pivotal role in reviving his international career. After 18 months in the wilderness, the veteran defender is back in the fold and started the Three Lions' World Cup warm-up clash against Uruguay.

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Amorim linked with shock Benfica move

Ruben Amorim’s time at Manchester United came to an abrupt end in January after a tenure that lasted just 14 months. However, the former Red Devils boss might not be out of work for long, with reports in Portugal suggesting he is the leading candidate to take over at Benfica. Such a move would be layered with tension, given Amorim's deep-rooted history with their fierce local rivals, Sporting CP.

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Carrick sets Man Utd transfer priority after Amorim clear-out

Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick has dropped a significant hint that the Red Devils will prioritise the signing of a new left winger this summer. The admission comes after a period of radical upheaval under former manager Ruben Amorim, whose tactical shifts led to a mass exodus of wide talent from Old Trafford. Despite the club previously spending over £170 million on the likes of Antony and Jadon Sancho, the current squad finds itself remarkably thin on the flanks as they transition back to a more traditional 4-2-3-1 system.

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Amorim needed more time at Man Utd, claims his assistant

The fallout from Ruben Amorim’s early departure from Manchester United continues to generate intense debate. Sacked in January after a highly challenging 14-month spell at Old Trafford, the Portuguese manager left behind a divided fanbase and a struggling squad. Now, his close assistant Adelio Candido has broken his silence, shedding light on the internal struggles and tactical roadblocks they faced. Candido argues that the management team was not given the necessary runway to fully execute their long-term vision in the demanding environment of the Premier League.

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Man Utd must avoid Amorim-like Glasner in search for next boss

Just five months ago Oliver Glasner was looking like a serious candidate to be the next Manchester United manager. On the day serious doubts about Ruben Amorim's future began to emerge following the limp defeat at Brentford in late September, Glasner's Crystal Palace beat Liverpool, halting the Red's seven-game winning streak and leaving the Eagles as the only unbeaten team in the Premier League.

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Ex-Man Utd boss Amorim linked with surprising job

Just seven weeks after his sudden dismissal from Manchester United, a surprise return to management could already be on the cards for Ruben Amorim. Having been out of work since his 14-month spell at Old Trafford ended, the Portuguese coach has reportedly emerged as a target for Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama to replace the recently sacked Fernando Diniz.

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Cunha credits 'incredible' Amorim for Man Utd revival

Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has jumped to the defence of Ruben Amorim, insisting the former head coach deserves credit for the club's recent turnaround. Despite Amorim’s January dismissal, the Brazilian believes the foundation for Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run was laid by the Portuguese tactician. Cunha praised Amorim’s character and his role in assembling the current squad at Old Trafford.

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Mainoo urged by Lineker to SUE ex-Man Utd boss Amorim

Former England international Gary Lineker has jokingly suggested that Kobbie Mainoo should “sue” former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim for taking a year off his career. The 20-year-old midfielder struggled for game time under the Portuguese tactician, leading to transfer talk being generated, but has enjoyed a welcome return to prominence and form under interim Red Devils boss Michael Carrick.

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