'Players were celebrating when Ruben Amorim told us he was going – most of us were in tears'Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's departure had most of his players in tearsView 3 Images Ruben Amorim left his players distraught after informing them of his exit (Image: PA Wire)The moment Ruben Amorim revealed he was leaving Sporting CP, the atmosphere amongst his players shifted from elation to heartbreak. Man Utd facing Bruno Fernandes exit worry after private talks following Ruben Amorim axe READ MORE :"Ruben Amorim only told us that everything was fine and not to worry, we just had to focus on our game in Braga. ‌"We were all celebrating in the locker room when he came in and announced he was indeed going to Manchester United. "I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United. I know that my name is not Tuchel, it's not Conte, it's not Mourinho, but I'm the manager of Manchester United.

Source: Daily Mirror January 10, 2026 13:38 UTC