MU pays a hefty price for dismissing Ruben Amorim

Manchester United is facing a massive bill after deciding to terminate Ruben Amorim's contract, an amount that clearly reflects the financial risk of making a strategic choice at the wrong time.

The decision to part ways with Ruben Amorim is costing Manchester United dearly in the literal sense, as the contract terms signed at the end of 2024 require the club to pay a significant compensation sum.

According to the initial agreement, Manchester United paid £9.2 million to Sporting CP to bring Ruben Amorim to Old Trafford and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract lasting until June 2027. Amorim’s salary is reported to be around £6.5 million per year, placing him among the higher-paid managers in the Premier League.

As of January 2026, Amorim has entered the second year of his contract. This means Manchester United no longer has to pay the full amount as if he had been dismissed during the first year, which was previously estimated at about £12 million solely for the manager’s compensation.

However, the actual figure remains substantial. With approximately 18 months left on the contract, the unpaid salary for Amorim is about £9.75 million. In most English managerial contracts, early termination clauses usually require the club to pay the remaining salary unless both parties agree on a reduction.

Moreover, Manchester United must also consider the costs related to the coaching staff Amorim brought along. The coaching team, which includes tactical assistants, fitness coaches, and data analysts, typically have contracts closely tied to the head coach.

It is estimated that the compensation for the entire team could range from £3 to £4 million, depending on specific contract terms. Therefore, the total amount Manchester United must spend on dismissing Amorim and his staff could reach approximately £13 to £14 million.

The sum Manchester United has to pay for terminating Ruben Amorim and his entire staff, converted into Vietnamese Dong, is about 403 to 434 billion VND, a figure that would alarm any finance department.

The Amorim case once again highlights the enormous financial risks behind every managerial change at Old Trafford. Amid the club's pressure to balance budgets and comply with financial regulations, this dismissal bill clearly delivers a heavy blow, not only professionally but also strategically in the long term.