Amorim sacked by Manchester United this morning
Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim, ending his spell at Old Trafford. Reports describe rising internal tension, including disagreement over transfer policy, alongside disappointing results that led to the decision.
United are expected to move quickly on an interim solution while they assess longer-term options for the permanent role.
Could Maresca replace him – and why his name is being floated
With the managerial market already moving fast in January, Enzo Maresca is one of the names being discussed in the wake of Amorim’s exit.
Maresca is newly available after Chelsea dismissed him on New Year’s Day, with the club confirming the two parties have “parted company.”
On pure profile, Maresca fits a few familiar “United talking points”: modern possession coach, Premier League experience, and a name that would land loudly in the news cycle. The counterpoint is just as obvious: appointing a coach immediately after a high-profile Chelsea exit would be a major gamble, particularly if Manchester United want stability rather than another rapid reset.
The Jorge Mendes angle – why Gestifute matters in a Manchester United vacancy
This is where the agent story becomes relevant. Maresca switched representation from Wasserman to Jorge Mendes’ Gestifute in 2025.
If Maresca’s camp are exploring next steps quickly, Gestifute brings reach, relationships and speed in negotiations. And while representation never “chooses” the coach for a club, it can shape the pathway: introductions, timing, contract frameworks, and the ability to activate parallel options in the market.
Mendes and Manchester United – existing links through current players
Manchester United also have obvious touchpoints with Mendes’ network through their squad. Gestifute’s client list includes Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte, both currently at Manchester United.
Gestifute also lists Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho among its clients, reinforcing the long-running association between Mendes’ brand and Manchester United’s ecosystem.
That does not mean a Maresca appointment is “agent-driven”, but it does mean lines of communication and familiarity already exist.
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The Man City rumour context – and why it keeps following Maresca
Separately, Maresca has also been linked as a potential future Manchester City coach if Pep Guardiola ever leaves. That storyline matters here because it shows how Maresca is being positioned in the “top club” conversation even after his Chelsea departure, and why a shock Manchester United link can gain traction quickly.
