How worthwhile was it? A look at the money Manchester United paid to sack Rúben Amorim compared to the earnings they expect from playing in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.
On 29 May 2026, we examine how worthwhile it was for the Premier League giant Manchester United, nicknamed the Red Devils, when they decided to sack Rúben Amorim, the former Portuguese head coach, compared to the revenue they expect to gain from competing in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season.
Earlier this year, the renowned red team from Manchester dismissed Rúben Amorim after he publicly criticized the club’s board in front of reporters. Combined with the team's inconsistent performance that failed to meet expectations, this led to their parting ways. The club paid the former Sporting Lisbon manager £16.7 million, equivalent to about 731 million baht, as severance.
By securing a spot in the next season's UEFA Champions League, the club will initially receive £70 million, roughly 3.065 billion baht, with the potential to earn up to £120 million, or about 5.255 billion baht, depending on their progress in the tournament.