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The Digest:

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has put his future at the club in serious doubt after a pointed public outburst claiming he was hired to be the "manager, not the coach," exposing a deepening rift with the board over transfer strategy and tactical control.

Key Points:
  • Amorim declared, "I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the head coach," after a 1-1 draw with Leeds.
  • He revealed plans to leave when his contract ends in 2027, regardless of results.
  • The comments reportedly angered the board, particularly director of football Jason Wilcox.
  • Tensions escalated after Wilcox urged Amorim to be more tactically flexible.
  • The manager is frustrated over broken transfer promises and a quiet January window.
  • Chelsea’s recent sacking of Enzo Maresca for speaking out is seen as a cautionary parallel.
  • Amorim’s record stands at 24 wins from 63 games, with United sixth in the Premier League.
When a manager's public defiance becomes a manifesto, it signals a storm of institutional conflict where the battle for control often precedes a dramatic departure.

Sources: talkSPORT, Goal