Manchester United have announced the immediate dismissal of head coach Ruben Amorim, ending his 14-month stint at the club.

The decision follows reports of tensions between Amorim and the club’s management, including director of football Jason Wilcox. Under Amorim, the team struggled for consistency, leaving Manchester United unable to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title.

Darren Fletcher will step in as interim manager while the club seeks a permanent replacement to steer the team back on track.

The timing of the sacking comes as pressure intensifies on the club’s leadership to deliver results during a critical stage of the season.