Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United.

The Portuguese was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League Final in Bilbao in May.

“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,” said the Red Devils in a statement on Monday, a day after Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United at Elland Road.

“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.

Amorim won only 24 of his 63 games in charge in all competitions, or 38.1 per cent, the worst rate of any United manager since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson aside from Ralf Rangnick’s 37.9 per cent in half a season as interim manager.