Immediate rehire! "Ruben Amorim" is preparing to return to coaching after being dismissed by Manchester United seven weeks ago.
On 26 Feb 2026 GMT+7, after 41-year-old manager Ruben Amorim was dismissed from his position at Manchester United, he had managed the "Red Devils" in 63 matches with 25 wins, 13 draws, and 23 losses during the 2024/2025 season. The team finished 15th in the league. Although he led the team to the UEFA Europa League final, they ultimately lost to Tottenham Hotspur, finishing as runners-up.
Additionally, he had disagreements with the club's management after expressing dissatisfaction with the behind-the-scenes operations. Subsequently, Michael Carrick was appointed as interim head coach to finish the season.
Recently, multiple media outlets reported that Amorim has a chance to return to coaching. He is considered the second choice after Arthur Jorge for the head coach position at Vasco da Gama, a prominent Brazilian club seeking a new coach to replace Fernando Diniz, who was recently dismissed.
Reports state that Diniz was dismissed after Vasco da Gama lost 0-1 to Fluminense, causing the team to drop to 17th place in the league with only 1 point from 3 matches, placing them in the relegation zone.
It has been about seven weeks since Amorim was dismissed by Manchester United. Initially, he stayed near Manchester but later moved back to Portugal with his wife. Currently unemployed, he is likely to return to coaching soon.