Revealed: Enormous Man United Termination Payments Detailed Since Sir Alex Ferguson's Exit 13 Years Ago

Manchester United's dismissal of head coach Ruben Amorim has pushed the club's total compensation payouts to sacked managers and senior staff to nearly £100 million since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, highlighting over a decade of managerial instability at Old Trafford.[1][2]

Amorim, hired from Sporting Lisbon in November 2024 for a record £11 million release fee, was sacked after just 14 months with 18 months left on his contract until summer 2027. His severance is estimated at £10-12 million, plus his annual salary of around £6.5 million, bringing his total cost to the club to approximately £28.5 million. The decision followed poor results, including only two wins in the first six league games and a Europa League final loss to Tottenham.[1][2][4]

Since Ferguson's departure, United has cycled through nearly 10 managers—almost one per year—including David Moyes (10 months), Louis van Gaal (£8.4 million payout), Jose Mourinho (most expensive at £19.6 million in 2018), Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ralf Rangnick, Erik ten Hag, and interim bosses like Michael Carrick and Ryan Giggs. Sky News analysis of club financial statements reveals £86-88 million already paid in "costs associated with loss of office" since 2014, with Amorim's exit tipping it over £98 million.[1][2][3]

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire attributes the high costs to frequent turnover and contracts with break clauses tied to achievements like Champions League qualification. These payouts strain United's finances amid six consecutive years of losses, despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's spending controls after his 2024 investment.[1][4]

Among Big Six Premier League clubs, United lags in stability; Chelsea and Tottenham have had more managers since 2010. This era of turbulence contrasts sharply with Ferguson's 27-year reign, underscoring the ongoing search for a post-Fergie savior.[1][2]

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