I’ll Walk Away for Free – Amorim’s Stunning Offer to Man Utd After Europa League Heartbreak (video)

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Defiant Manager Takes Responsibility for Trophy Drought But Refuses to Quit After Spurs Defeat

In a remarkable show of accountability, Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has told club executives he will leave without demanding a penny in compensation if they decide to sack him this summer – but insisted he won’t resign voluntarily after Wednesday’s crushing 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.

The emotional admission came after a season that saw United crash to their worst-ever Premier League finish (16th) while failing to lift any silverware. Amorim, whose team selection decisions were heavily scrutinized after the loss in Bilbao, faced reporters with surprising candor about his precarious position.

A Manager’s Sacrificial Offer

“If the board and fans decide I’m not the right guy, I will leave without any compensation,” the 40-year-old Portuguese coach declared. “But I will not quit.”

His words carried extra weight given United’s financial constraints without Champions League football next season – a fate sealed when Brennan Johnson’s first-half goal proved enough for Spurs. Reports suggest Amorim’s contract contains a £10m release clause, making his waiver offer particularly significant.

Frustration in Defeat

Amorim cut a frustrated figure after watching his side dominate possession (63%) but fail to convert chances against Tottenham’s resolute defense. “We were the better team but didn’t manage to score,” he lamented. “The players gave everything. Now we must face this pain.”

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His decision to start Mason Mount over in-form winger Alejandro Garnacho drew criticism, including from United legend Rio Ferdinand. But Amorim fired back: “Mount changed the semi-final. Who missed our big first-half chance? Garnacho.”

Rebuilding Without Europe’s Elite

With United consigned to Europa Conference League football next term, Amorim admitted transfer plans must adapt: “We have two market strategies. It’s tough for a club like ours to miss the Champions League, but this gives us more time to work and improve in the Premier League.”

As the inquest begins at Old Trafford, Amorim’s future hangs in the balance – but his willingness to fall on his sword without financial demands shows a manager acutely aware of the standards expected at England’s most decorated club. For now, he remains determined to lead the rebuild. “Today wasn’t our day,” he concluded. “But I believe in this project.”

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