How much compensation Man United could really end up paying as Ruben Amorim sack details emerge
Manchester United decided to part company with Ruben Amorim last month following his challenging spell at Old Trafford.
The decision was taken after a disagreement emerged behind the scenes around senior figures interfering with first-team matters.
The Portuguese boss spent just 14 months in the role, having joined from Sporting Lisbon in November 2024.
It was previously reported Man United had paid Amorim and his staff around £10million in compensation, with his deal still having 18 months left to run before it expired in June 2027.
However, it has now been revealed the figure may be even higher.
Man United document provides insight into Ruben Amorim compensation
Man United published their second-quarter results up until 31 December 2025 on Thursday (26 February).
That was days before Amorim’s exit was confirmed at Old Trafford on 5 January, meaning the costs of his termination are not included in the filings.
However, the latest results included a “provision of £15.9m”, representing the highest potential amount they could be liable to pay the Portuguese and his staff.
Man United also wrote off £6.3m in amortised fees paid to Sporting Lisbon as part of the deal to take him to Old Trafford.
Amorim is one of several managers who have failed to make the grade at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013.
The 41-year-old almost delivered silverware last season after his side reached the Europa League final, but they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Tottenham.
Meanwhile, a 15th-place finish in the Premier League put Amorim under immediate pressure at the start of this season.
How much Man United have paid managers since Sir Alex Ferguson’s exit
Man United have now sacked six permanent managers since Ferguson’s exit.
Alongside Amorim, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik ten Hag have all been relieved of their duties.
Finance expert Stefan Borson told Football Insider Man United have paid out around £100m in compensation to managers over the past 13 years.
Michael Carrick has enjoyed an unbeaten start to life in the Old Trafford dugout, having been drafted in as Amorim’s replacement until the end of the season.
The Manchester giants currently sit fourth in the Premier League table as they go in pursuit of a return to the Champions League.
Carrick is now preparing his side to take on Crystal Palace on Sunday (1 March) at Old Trafford.
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