Manchester United have turned over an abundance of managers over the years, and here is how much money they’ve spent sacking head coaches since Sir Alex Ferguson retired back in 2013.
Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, Manchester United have had 10 different managers in the dugout.
Ruben Amorim was appointed head coach in November to replace Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman was sacked for his poor start to the season.
It has not been a smooth ride for the Portuguese coach so far, and Amorim says rebuilding United is impossible due to the club’s financial problems.
United have been guilty of reckless spending for over a decade now, and it is now catching up to the club with Profit and Sustainability Rules shackling the transfer budget.
United’s player recruitment been terrible over the past decade and the decisions made over staff and managers has been just as embarrassing.
How much Man United have spent sacking managers
United’s attempts to bring the club back to the glory days of Ferguson has resulted in a variety of different managers.
The ‘Chosen One’ David Moyes lasted just 10 months before being sacked. The experienced duo of Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho added to United’s trophy cabinet but were both sacked after struggling in the Premier League.
A familiar face returned in the shape of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but while his league performances improved, he failed to lift any silverware. Erik ten Hag was brought in as an exciting up-and-coming coach but his style of play failed to impress. Now it’s Amorim’s turn to try and turn things around.
Overall, United have paid out a staggering £75 million in compensation to sacked managers.
| Manager | Approximate compensation paid |
|---|---|
| David Moyes | £5.2 m |
| Louis van Gaal | £8.4 m |
| Jose Mourinho | £19.6m |
| Ole Gunnar Solskjær | £10 m |
| Ralf Rangnick | £14.7m |
| Erik ten Hag | £14.5m |
Ineos must stay patient with Ruben Amorim
United have enough problems to solve before considering the future of Amorim.
Amorim has called for patience after an underwhelming start in England and he will need the backing of everyone at Old Trafford if he is going to turn things around.
Annoyingly, reports suggest United players have questioned Amorim’s tactics, but as many managers in the list above will vouch for, this current set of players have been guilty of throwing coaches under the bus.
United’s off-pitch problems are a major concern, and expectations around Amorim must remain realistic while the club is in meltdown.
Ineos made a major mistake with Ten Hag in the summer, but hiring Amorim gave them a fresh start – albeit a few months late.
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