Europa League Final Won’t Decide Manager’s Fate as Club Plans Major Summer Rebuild
Manchester United have decided to retain manager Ruben Amorim regardless of the outcome of the Europa League final against Tottenham, signaling their belief in his long-term vision despite the club’s worst league campaign in 50 years.
Currently sitting 16th in the Premier League – their lowest position since relegation in 1974 – United’s season now hinges on the May 21 final in Bilbao. While victory could salvage pride, defeat won’t cost Amorim his job, with club hierarchy acknowledging the deeper structural issues inherited from Erik ten Hag’s expensive but disjointed squad.
“The board recognizes this isn’t a quick fix,” a club source revealed. “Ruben walked into a mess – he deserves time to rebuild properly.”
Amorim himself laid bare the cultural rot at Old Trafford after a recent defeat to West Ham left him “embarrassed” by the league table. “The final isn’t our real problem,” the Portuguese coach admitted. “We’ve lost that burning feeling that losing at home should be catastrophic for a club of this size. That mentality must change.”
His comments highlight the scale of the challenge ahead, with United’s summer expected to bring significant player turnover. Meanwhile, Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou faces a more uncertain future despite potentially ending Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought – a stark contrast to the patience being shown at Old Trafford.
As Amorim prepares for his first transfer window, United’s decision reflects a rare long-term approach from a club too often driven by short-term panic. The Bilbao final may define this season, but the real work begins this summer.
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