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The decision to replace Ten Hag has cost the club over £21 million, impacting their immediate financial flexibility.
The Red Devils entered the 2024/25 season with high hopes after handing Ten Hag a two-year contract extension in the summer.
However, a disastrous start saw the Dutchman dismissed following just four wins from 14 games across all competitions.
Despite initial resistance to change, the Manchester United hierarchy eventually made the bold move to hire Amorim earlier this month.
The financial breakdown reveals that parting ways with Ten Hag and his backroom staff, including Ruud van Nistelrooy, amounted to £10.4 million.
Meanwhile, Amorim’s appointment required an £11 million investment, encompassing his release clause, notice period buyout, and costs associated with integrating his Sporting CP coaching team into the setup at Old Trafford.
Interestingly, reports indicate that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS had considered sacking Ten Hag during the summer, a move that would have been less costly given his contract only extended to 2025.
However, they opted to persevere with the Dutchman at the time, a decision that proved financially taxing later in the year.
The club’s financial prudence will now extend to the transfer market. Amorim, despite his growing reputation, has reportedly been informed that he will have limited resources during his first two transfer windows as Manchester United work to stabilize their financial situation.
The Red Devils face Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League next, where Amorim will hope to show why the club invested heavily in his leadership.
