BREAKING: “Let’s not sugarcoat it—if Amorim doesn’t lift the Europa League trophy, he’s out. Simple as that. I still think he’s got something special, but football is about results, not potential. That’s why we’ve already lined up a replacement. We’ve had early talks with a manager who’s won the Champions League, and there’s already a loose agreement in place. This isn’t about emotions—it’s about what’s best for Manchester United. Winning isn’t optional—it’s the bare minimum.” And honestly? Even if Amorim pulls it off, some fans are saying he still needs to go. Others are screaming to keep him—they see the vision, the fire, the potential. This one’s splitting the fanbase wide open

The storm clouds are gathering over Old Trafford, and Rúben Amorim is smack in the eye of it. Word on the inside says the Manchester United board has drawn a harsh line in the sand: win the Europa League or pack your bags. Despite leading the Red Devils into the tournament’s final, the club’s dismal domestic standing—16th in the Premier League—has painted Amorim into a brutal corner. Losses have piled up like overdue bills, with a recent 2–0 home defeat to West Ham acting as the final insult to injury.

 

Behind the scenes, the board isn’t just waiting around to see how this plays out. Conversations have already begun with none other than Zinedine Zidane, a coaching legend whose Champions League record speaks louder than any job interview. Zidane, suave and tactically razor-sharp, is being wooed as the savior-in-waiting. But there’s a hitch—he’s never been too hot on managing in England. Lifestyle, language, and his long-term dream of coaching France post-2026 keep him cautious.

 

Amorim’s fate seems eerily sealed unless he pulls off something miraculous on May 21 against Tottenham. United’s new regime, under INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is not in the mood for sentimentality. Their message? Cold, simple, and ruthless: no trophy, no job. The Europa League final now feels less like a celebration and more like a manager’s execution appointment—with a chance for last-minute pardon if he delivers.

 

While Zidane is the marquee name, United isn’t putting all their chips on one bet. Massimiliano Allegri, recently released from his Juventus duties, is high on their shortlist. His methodical, structured approach and ability to impose tactical discipline are seen as the kind of qualities that could bring a sense of order back to United’s chaotic dressing room.

 

Thomas Frank, Brentford’s miracle-working manager, is another left-field but intriguing candidate. Known for getting the absolute most out of modest squads, Frank embodies the “make something from nothing” approach that some at Old Trafford are starting to romanticize—especially in light of recent transfer failures and bloated wage bills.

 

Still, the decision isn’t just about Amorim’s trophy cabinet—it’s about the direction of the club. Even if he does win the Europa League, there’s no guarantee he’ll remain past the summer. It could merely buy him a temporary reprieve, with further scrutiny expected early next season. That’s the kind of pressure cooker even the toughest gaffers struggle to handle.

 

Zidane remains the dream, but he’s not the only card in the deck. If the Frenchman declines, United will likely turn to a more pragmatic choice. Allegri or Frank may not dazzle fans at first glance, but their coaching chops and structured philosophies could finally stabilize the club’s identity crisis.

 

In the end, Manchester United stands on the edge of another managerial cliff. Amorim has one last shot to save his skin—but if he falls short, the guillotine drops, and the carousel spins once more. The board wants results, not excuses. And in this game, sentimentality gets you sacked.