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Sacking Amorim could cost Manchester United Sh2.8 billion

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Former Manchester United'shead coach Ruben Amorim. [Oli SCARFF / AFP]

Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could end up costing the Premier League giants almost £16 million ($22 million) according to financial figures released by the club.

Amorim's turbulent 14-month reign came to an end on January 5 following the Portuguese boss's public attack on United's hierarchy, with his five coaches also following him out of Old Trafford.

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