A report from the British newspaper iPaper revealed growing concern inside Manchester United over the possibility that Portuguese manager Rúben Amorim could step down voluntarily before the club’s hierarchy makes a decision on his future.
Amorim, who was appointed to spearhead United’s rebuilding project amid high expectations, is facing mounting pressure after a run of poor results and intensifying criticism from both the media and fans.
The situation has placed him in a precarious position that threatens his tenure.
According to the report, the manager is seriously considering resigning in order to protect his reputation and avoid the stigma of being sacked, a scenario that would be seen as both a managerial and strategic failure. This has only deepened the uncertainty surrounding the club.
Meanwhile, potential successors are already being discussed. Among the leading candidates are former England coach Gareth Southgate, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola.
Supporters now await the board’s next move, with fears that the season could slip into dangerous territory, derailing ambitions both domestically and in Europe.