Amorim says he knew there would be 'pain' but is confident in his job at Man Utd

Rúben Amorim insists he will not walk away from Manchester United, despite their 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final.

It is a result that leaves the club without silverware and outside of next season’s Champions League.

Amorim, who only took charge in early 2025, was blunt in his post-match comments.

“I will not quit. I am really confident in my job,” he said after the final whistle. “The club knew what it was getting into — this was never going to be fixed in four months.”

The Portuguese manager has received the backing of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, who view his appointment as part of a long-term rebuild.

Despite finishing 16th in the Premier League and failing to win a trophy, Amorim is expected to remain in charge heading into the 2025/26 season.

According to the BBC, the club hierarchy has been impressed with Amorim’s leadership, his tactical clarity, and the groundwork laid in reshaping the culture around Carrington.

The plan remains to support him in the summer transfer window, with a £100 million budget already in place.

“We knew there would be pain. But we’re building something. That doesn’t change overnight,” Amorim said.

Sources suggest United’s owners will review progress in early 2026, with expectations more clearly defined once new players have arrived and the squad is more reflective of Amorim’s vision.

However, the pressure is growing from some fans and pundits who are questioning whether the former Sporting boss can translate promise into performance.

Bookmakers have already listed Massimiliano Allegri, Mauricio Pochettino, and Oliver Glasner among potential future candidates if results falter again next season.

Amorim’s transfer strategy will be key — deals for Matheus Cunha and Viktor Gyökeres are progressing, and further reinforcements are expected in midfield and defence.

A strong start in 2025/26 is likely to determine whether this project gains traction — or starts to unravel.

For now, though, the message is clear: Amorim stays. But the clock is already ticking.