Ruben Amorim has stunned reporters by admitting there are moments he has considered walking away from Manchester United, following their shock Carabao Cup exit to League Two Grimsby Town.
United, who had led 2-0 at half time at Blundell Park, collapsed after the break and were dumped out on penalties. The result follows a poor Premier League start, with defeat to Arsenal and a draw against Fulham leaving Amorim under mounting scrutiny.
The Portuguese coach replaced Erik ten Hag last November but endured a miserable end to 2024/25, finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham.
Amorim’s Explosive Quotes
“Sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years. Sometimes I don’t want to be with my players… sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love my players. This is my way of doing things.” — Ruben Amorim
Amorim admitted his frustration boils over after defeats but said he will not change his raw and emotional style when dealing with the media.
Transfers Fuel the Tension
The Carabao Cup exit comes at a time when Manchester United are already facing a flurry of transfer speculation. Alejandro Garnacho is set to join Chelsea in a £40m deal, while Rasmus Højlund looks close to completing a loan-to-buy switch to Napoli. Tyrell Malacia has attracted interest from La Liga side Elche, and rising talent Kobbie Mainoo has even asked to leave on loan in search of more first-team football, though Amorim has insisted he wants the youngster to remain at Old Trafford.
The combination of these moves has left United appearing to be in fire-sale mode, raising serious questions about the stability of Amorim’s squad heading into the new season.
Manchester United – 2025/26 Snapshot (All Competitions)
| Stat | Manchester United |
|---|---|
| Premier League Games | 2 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Goals Scored | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 4 |
| Carabao Cup | Out vs Grimsby (pens) |
source: sofascore & match data – 27 August 2025
The stats underline United’s dreadful start to the campaign, with no wins in three competitive matches.
Analyst Verdict
FootballPlace analyst John William says Amorim is already on thin ice:
“This was the kind of outburst that shows a manager under real strain. Amorim inherited a mess but results haven’t improved, and now he’s alienating players in public. The Garnacho exit, Højlund departure and Mainoo uncertainty only fuel the crisis.”
He added: “United fans will worry Amorim sounds like a man half out the door already. Unless he delivers results quickly, the pressure from the board and the terraces will be unbearable.”
Key Insights
- Amorim admits: “Sometimes I want to quit” after Grimsby shock.
- United start: loss vs Arsenal, draw vs Fulham, cup exit to League Two side.
- Europa League final defeat to Spurs still fresh.
- Transfer chaos: Garnacho to Chelsea, Højlund to Napoli, Mainoo future unclear.
- Amorim vows not to change his raw, emotional approach.
What’s Next for United?
United face Burnley at Old Trafford next, a game Amorim must win to relieve pressure. Another slip-up could see calls grow for the board to make a change, less than a year into his reign.
The transfer window also looms large. If Garnacho and Højlund depart without suitable replacements, Amorim’s squad may be even weaker heading into a demanding season.
Should Manchester United back Amorim through this crisis — or is it already time to think about a change?
1 Comment (last comment by Adem)
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By Adem 29 Aug 2025 14:02
please stay until September when we play you lot...
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