Manchester United take £22m hit from sacking of Ruben Amorim
Manchester United incurred a £22 million loss from the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim. However, the club managed to reduce its overall pre-tax losses to £18 million due to improved on-pitch performance and cost-cutting measures. The club's revenue forecast for the year has been increased, reflecting a rise in broadcast income and a decrease in operating expenses.
- ▪Manchester United took a £22 million hit from the sacking of Ruben Amorim.
- ▪The club's pre-tax losses were reduced to £18 million thanks to improved performance and cost-cutting.
- ▪Revenue forecast for the year has been increased to between £655 million and £665 million.
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Ruben Amorim flanked by Manchester United players. He was sacked in January. Photograph: Nick Potts/PAView image in fullscreenRuben Amorim flanked by Manchester United players. He was sacked in January. Photograph: Nick Potts/PAManchester UnitedManchester United take £22m hit from sacking of Ruben AmorimOn-pitch performance and cost-cutting help to halve pre-tax losses to £18m in the first nine months of the yearRob DaviesWed 27 May 2026 11.02 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 11.16 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleManchester United have taken a £22m hit from the sacking of their former manager Ruben Amorim but cut their losses in half thanks to improved performance on the pitch and the cost-cutting zeal of the co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.United’s successful pursuit of Champions League…
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