Manchester United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, has made a bold statement after his team’s heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.
Amorim’s Future at Manchester United
Amorim stated that he would walk away from Manchester United “tomorrow” if the club’s owners told him to leave. However, Ratcliffe has decided to retain Amorim as the team’s manager, valuing his contributions to the club. According to reports, Ratcliffe would even attempt to dissuade Amorim from departing if the Portuguese tactician were to decide to leave.
Manchester United’s Disappointing Season
The Europa League final loss capped off a dismal season for Manchester United, who finished 16th or 17th in the Premier League with only six wins, six draws, and 13 losses since Amorim’s appointment in November. A loss to Aston Villa in their final match would see them end the season with 39 points, a tally that would have led to relegation in three previous Premier League seasons.
Tottenham’s Historic Win
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur celebrated their first major title since 2008, ending a 17-year trophy drought. Captain Son Heung-min expressed his desire to give Spurs fans a day they’d never forget, and his team’s win has certainly delivered that.¹