Future of Ruben Amorim Hangs in Balance as Sir Jim Ratcliffe Issues Final Warning

Manchester United have sustained a difficult start to the 2025/26 season, having lost three of their first five matches of the campaign. That includes a disastrous loss to Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup, before having also lost to archrivals Manchester City in the recent Manchester Derby at the Etihad Stadium. Amid their wonky run of form, the pressure keeps mounting on head coach Ruben Amorim and a new update has emerged on the Portuguese gaffer's future at Old Trafford.

What Warning Did Sir Jim Ratcliffe Issue To Ruben Amorim On Manchester United Future?

Ruben Amorim has had a difficult first year at Old Trafford since joining the club midway through the 2024/25 season. It's now being reported that Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had a meeting with the Portuguese gaffer at the Carrington training facility.

It's claimed that despite the difficult start to the 2025/26 campaign, the British billionaire believes the Man United squad is still strong enough to secure a top-five finish at the end of the 2025/26 Premier League season. It's claimed that the Manchester United upper management deem it to be crucial for the Red Devils to be able to secure European football qualification for the 2026/27 campaign.

Indeed, it's being reported that Sir Jim Ratcliffe did not take part in any crisis talks with Amorim and that his meetings at the Carrington facility were pre-planned. Even though Amorim reportedly informed Ratcliffe that he had no plans to change his tactics at Manchester United, it's reported that Ratcliffe has made it clear that Amorim needs to ensure the Red Devils secure at least qualification for European football for the 2026/27 campaign. That means that the Red Devils need to at least qualify for the UEFA Europa League or the UEFA Europa Conference League for next season for Amorim to be able to secure his job as Man United boss for the near future. The Portuguese gaffer has been warned that unless he's able to guide Man United to European qualification, his job could be in jeopardy.

How has Ruben Amorim's Stint As Manchester United Boss Been Like?

Ruben Amorim has had a tough time working as the Manchester United head coach after he took over the club in November 2024. He was unable to really improve their fortunes in the 2024/25 season, with the Red Devils finishing the Premier League campaign in 15th place. They also lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League final, eliminating the Red Devils hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.

So far, Ruben Amorim has taken charge of 47 games as Manchester United head coach, out of which he's won 17 games and lost on 18 occasions. In the Premier League, he has only been able to win eight out of 31 matches and seen his side lose 18 times. Unless the Portuguese gaffer can improve that record anytime soon, pressure will keep mounting on his future as Man United boss as the Red Devils' supporters hope for better football going forward.