×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Sacking Amorim could cost Manchester United Sh2.8 billion

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

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.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Could 2026 be the year in which AI contributes to a World Cup win?
By AFP 15 hrs ago
Sports
FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
By AFP 15 hrs ago
Sports
FIFA boss Infantino says case of Somali referee 'unfortunate'
By AFP 1 day ago
Sports
Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US