MANCHESTER: Manchester United have spent a staggering £69.8 million to end the careers of their managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Now, current manager Ruben Amorim, who is struggling with on-field performance, could add to the club’s financial burden, with compensation of around 12 million pounds set to be paid if he is sacked before his first birthday on November 1.
United were expected to bounce back after finishing 15th last season – their worst finish in Premier League history – but after six games this season they are 14th with three defeats.
However, club insiders insist Amorim’s position is still safe for now. His league record is nine wins from 33 matches, including three wins over teams that were relegated last season.
United have already spent around £11 million to bring Amorim and his teammates to Old Trafford, and will incur further costs if they decide to terminate his contract, which expires in June 2027.
Jose Mourinho received the highest compensation in United’s history, while Louis van Gaal was sacked just two days after lifting the FA Cup.
Although this figure of almost 70 million pounds is large, it is not the highest in England because Chelsea, for example, has exceeded 100 million pounds since 2003.
United remain a high-earning club, but poor form and the absence of Champions League football are beginning to take their toll on their finances.
Ahead of the match against Sunderland this weekend, the club’s management insists they have not yet named a replacement for Amorim, despite pressure on the Portuguese manager increasing.