Ruben Amorim exit stuns Man United staff after bizarre scenes at Carrington

Ruben Amorim’s short and turbulent spell at Manchester United has come to an end, but it was the manner in which he left the club that left the club’s staff and supporters in a state of disbelief.

After a 14-month mandate which saw Man Plain After reaching his lowest league finish in over half a century, the 40-year-old was officially relieved of his duties on Monday morning.

The move follows a chaotic 1-1 draw at Leeds United, a result which left the Red Devils languishing in 6th place.

However, it wasn’t just the results that doomed the Portuguese coach; it was his explosive speech at the press conference after the match where he criticized the club’s hierarchy.

Ruben Amorim was all smiles as he left Carrington

While most managers leave their training ground with a feeling of sadness, reports suggest the atmosphere around Amorim’s departure was strangely celebratory.

According to the Daily MailCarrington staff were “surprised” by what they witnessed on Monday afternoon.

Chris Wheeler of the Daily Mail reported: “Certainly, the Carrington staff on Monday were surprised to see Amorim and his coaching staff leave the training ground laughing and joking, the scowl of recent days long gone. He is free now and it is time for United to move on.”

Ruben Amorim pictured with a huge smile hours after being sacked by Man United…

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Ruben Amorim got exactly what he wanted

Many believe that Ruben Amorim got exactly what he hoped for.

His final press conference at Elland Road was nothing short of an “explosive rant”, during which he explicitly challenged the scouting department and sporting director Jason Wilcox to “do their job”.

By repeatedly insisting that he was the “manager” rather than the “head coach,” Amorim appeared to be daring the board to fire him.

Reports suggest its relationship with INEOS had reached a breaking point just days before, during a violent tactical conflict.

Ultimately, many believe Amorim chose to “blow it all” to ensure he was sacked, thereby guaranteeing a massive payout for the remainder of his contract, rather than resigning and leaving empty-handed.

For a manager who once brought so much hope, his departure as a “laughing and joking” character suggests he left the project long before the ax fell.