Ruben Amorim's Bold Stand: 'I Came Here to Manage, Not Coach!'
In a fiery outburst, Ruben Amorim sends a clear message to the Manchester United board following a disappointing draw with Leeds United. The Portuguese manager asserts his desire to lead, not just coach, the team.
Ruben Amorim says he came to be the "manager and not the coach" of Manchester United in a pointed message to the club's board. The Portuguese turned his ire towards the Red Devils' hierarchy after watching his side's 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Sunday. In a stunning outburst, the 40-year-old hinted his days at Old Trafford may be numbered if he doesn't get the backing he feels he needs.United rose to fifth in the Premier League but were unable to beat lowly Leeds at Elland Road. Incidentally, over the Christmas period, Amorim made a cryptic comment about the club's January transfer plans. "I have the feeling if we have to play a perfect 3-4-3, we need to spend a lot of money and we need time," he said. "I'm starting to understand that is not going to happen. So, maybe I have to adapt." And after the Leeds result, the former Sporting CP boss did not pull his punches over the direction of the club, while suggesting he will leave after his contract expires in 2027.He told reporters after the game, "I came here to be the manager of Man United, not the coach. I'm not [Thomas] Tuchel, I'm not [Antonio] Conte, it's going to be like this for 18 months until the board wants to get someone else. I'm going to be the manager of this team, not the coach."MORE TO FOLLOW.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Ruben Amorim's Assertive Stance
Following Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Leeds United, Ruben Amorim made his frustration known by stating that he came to the club to be the manager, not just the coach. This pointed message to the board suggests a dissatisfaction with the current direction and support provided.
Transfer Plans and Uncertainty
Amorim's comments on the club's January transfer plans indicate a belief that significant investment is needed for tactical adjustments. His assertion that he may need to 'adapt' to the situation hints at potential changes in his approach given the constraints he perceives.
Future Prospects at Old Trafford
The manager's declaration that he will be at the helm until 2027, when his contract expires, comes with a warning. Amorim's mention of luminaries like Tuchel and Conte contrasts his vision for management over coaching, signaling his resolve despite the challenges ahead.
What's Next for Manchester United?
As tensions rise between Ruben Amorim and the Manchester United board, the future of the club's management hangs in the balance. Will the board heed his call for support, or will this be the beginning of the end for the Portuguese manager's tenure at Old Trafford?
