Omar Berrada praises Ruben Amorim for raising Manchester United's standards
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Omar Berrada, Manchester United's CEO, acknowledged former head coach Ruben Amorim's contributions to the club during a challenging 14-month period. Berrada highlighted Amorim's role in raising standards within the dressing room despite a difficult season, which included a Europa League final loss. After Amorim's departure, Michael Carrick took over as caretaker manager, leading United to a third-place finish in the Premier League, securing Champions League qualification ahead of schedule. Berrada expressed confidence in Amorim's potential as a future successful coach.
- •Ruben Amorim managed Manchester United for 14 months before being replaced in January.
- •During his tenure, United won only 14 out of 44 Premier League matches.
- •Michael Carrick took over as caretaker manager and improved the team's fortunes.
- •United finished third in the Premier League, qualifying for the Champions League.
- •Omar Berrada credited Amorim for raising dressing room standards despite a tough season.
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — Amorim praise from Man Utd chief Berrada
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ruben Amorim earns Omar Berrada’s praise due to key reason
"Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has praised former boss Ruben Amorim even though he was sacked in January. Iraola left with the team faltering in their efforts to reach the Champions League after the previous season's 15th-place finish and Europa League final defeat. While results were generally poor, Amorim took the bold decisions to axe Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho from his squad.
"After an ill-fated 14-month spell in charge of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim was shown the door early in January this year.And for good reason. Under the Portuguese tactician, the Red Devils had won...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 7:29 AMAmorim praise from Man Utd chief Berrada
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has praised former boss Ruben Amorim even though he was sacked in January. Iraola left with the team faltering in their efforts to reach the Champions League after the previous season's 15th-place finish and Europa League final defeat. While results were generally poor, Amorim took the bold decisions to axe Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho from his squad.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:40 PMRuben Amorim earns Omar Berrada’s praise due to key reason
After an ill-fated 14-month spell in charge of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim was shown the door early in January this year.And for good reason. Under the Portuguese tactician, the Red Devils had won...
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