After a difficult first season, Ruben Amorim’s calm approach and focus on long-term growth are helping Manchester United find stability and hope again.
Ruben Amorim’s first year as Manchester United manager has been a long, testing journey marked by both disappointment and progress. When he took over a year ago, the club hoped his arrival would signal a fresh start after years of inconsistency.
When Amorim arrived from Sporting Lisbon, there was excitement around his fresh ideas and his success in Portugal. United’s leadership, including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, saw him as the right person to lead a new era after years of frequent managerial changes.
His first few months were far from easy. United struggled with inconsistency, early exits from cup competitions, and a poor run of form over Christmas. Many wondered if Amorim could handle the pressure that comes with managing one of the biggest clubs in the world.
But the board stood by him. They saw his vision for a younger, more balanced team built around hard work and discipline. His trust in young players, such as Kobbie Mainoo, and his tactical flexibility began to show results as the season went on.
The turning point came with a recent run of three wins, including a first victory at Anfield against Liverpool in almost ten years. For many supporters, it was a reminder of what the team could become under Amorim. His tactics, often centered around a 3-4-3 system, have started to deliver results after months of adjustment.
Inside the club, the feeling is that Amorim’s methods are beginning to take hold. The players have shown greater discipline and energy, Amorim’s focus on unity, structure, and player development fits with the new direction under Ratcliffe’s part-ownership. The management also sees this as proof that the coach’s long-term vision is starting to pay off.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team have made it clear that they want to end the constant cycle of hiring and firing that has hurt United over the past decade. Amorim has been promised time to build a stable team, much like Mikel Arteta was given at Arsenal. The message is simple: no quick fixes, no panic decisions.
Amorim marks his first year at Old Trafford, and there is a growing sense of optimism. The road ahead remains difficult, but Manchester United’s leadership believes the club is finally on a steady path forward and that the lessons of this first year will shape a stronger future.
While the debate continues over whether he can bring back trophies, those inside the club say Amorim has already succeeded in delivering something United have lacked for a decade: a clear footballing identity and a plan worth believing in.
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