Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim as head coach after 14 months in charge.
The Portuguese boss will leave the club following Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, which leaves Manchester United in sixth place in the Premier League.
Under-18 coach Darren Fletcher will take temporary charge while the club search for a replacement.
Amorim leaves United having won 24 of his 63 matches in charge of the club – the third-lowest of any permanent manager in the club’s history.
Statement
Manchester United released a statement confirming his departure.
It reads: “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United.
“With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.
“The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.
“Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday.”
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