Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United‘s manager as of early January 2026, adding to the club’s list of unsuccessful managerial appointments.
The Portuguese coach took over from Erik ten Hag in November 2024, but his tenure lasted just over a year.
Amorim’s reluctance to adapt his strategies, resulting in poor and inconsistent performances, ultimately led to his dismissal.
Michael Carrick has taken over as caretaker manager, reverting to a 4-2-3-1 formation, which has energized the team, maintaining an unbeaten streak across six games.
Meanwhile, Amorim is already being linked with a potential return to management, with speculation about a move to Brazil gaining traction.
Reports from VDG-cast, via SuperVasco, indicate that Brazilian club Vasco da Gama is interested in appointing Amorim as their new head coach.
While he is not their top choice, Artur Jorge of Al-Rayyan is the primary target, but Amorim is considered a close second.
The Brazilian club is looking to offer a competitive salary to attract the Portuguese manager to South America, as they seek a replacement for Fernando Diniz, who was let go last week.
Vasco da Gama currently sits in 17th place with just one point from three matches, leading to Diniz’s departure.
At the moment, it is unclear how Amorim feels about the position at Vasco da Gama, especially with ongoing links to a return to his former club Benfica.
There are reports that José Mourinho might leave Benfica this summer, with the club considering Amorim as a potential successor.