Manchester United's £10m Paycheck: Amorim's Dismissal and the Card-Counting of a Payroll
6 January 2026
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A British report reveals that Ruben Amorim will receive the full remaining value of his contract after his dismissal.
Manchester United announced Amorim's removal on Monday.
The Athletic reports the payout at £10 million, with no opportunity to reduce it under current terms.
Amorim, 40, led United in 63 matches (25 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses) since November 2024, as United sit sixth in the Premier League with 31 points (8 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses).
The report notes United cannot trim any remaining dues following the decision to dismiss him, and the only scenario that could have allowed a reduction would have been finishing the league in a poor position.
The report adds that Amorim’s era began in November 2024 and included 63 matches across all competitions, with 25 wins, 15 draws and 23 defeats. United currently sit sixth in the Premier League with 31 points (8-7-5).
Punchlines: If United’s budget were a player, it would be the one constantly running offside—always a step late, but somehow always funded. And remember, in football as in life, the only thing more guaranteed than a paycheck is the suspense around it.
