Man Utd Next Manager Odds: Top Ruben Amorim replacements (Ranked)
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United head coach after an underwhelming 14 months in charge, with Darren Fletcher set to take over on an interim basis.
The 40-year-old’s appointment in November 2024 brought much hope and excitement to Old Trafford, with the highly-rated Sporting Lisbon coach succeeding Erik ten Hag on a deal until 2027.
But Amorim’s reign has seen more lows – and press conference soundbites – than highs, including overseeing a worst top-flight campaign in 51 years as United slumped home 15th in the Premier League.
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Oddschecker have gathered a list of the most likely replacements for the Portuguese boss.
20-16: Solskjaer, Mourinho, Nagelsmann, Terzic, Tuchel
Rank
Manager
Odds
20
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
40/1
19
Jose Mourinho
40/1
18
Julian Nagelsmann
33/1
17
Edin Terzic
33/1
16
Thomas Tuchel
33/1
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has experienced guiding United through times of turmoil, but would feel like a step backwards at the second attempt, while Jose Mourinho represents a similar problem having already tried and failed to bring back the glory days at Old Trafford.
Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel are both in charge of major national sides as we approach a World Cup, so their appointments feel less likely than Edin Terzic, who is available having left Borussia Dortmund following a spell in which he won the DFB Pokal and reached a Champions League final.
15-11: Inzaghi, De Zerbi, Zidane, Howe, Pochettino
Rank
Manager
Odds
15
Simone Inzaghi
33/1
14
Roberto De Zerbi
33/1
13
Zinedine Zidane
28/1
12
Eddie Howe
25/1
11
Mauricio Pochettino
25/1
Simone Inzaghi may appreciate a return to elite level football having come so close to winning the Champions League with Inter last season, only to join Al Hilal in the summer.
Roberto De Zerbi wowed with his style of play at Brighton and his Marseille side sit third in Ligue 1, while Zinedine Zidane has not worked in management since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
Eddie Howe has insisted he is happy at Newcastle but is under pressure following their up and down start to the season, but Mauricio Pochettino, like Tuchel and Nagelsmann, would take a lot of convincing with a World Cup coming up for the United States manager.
10-6: Silva, Carrick, McKenna, Iraola, Emery
Rank
Manager
Odds
10
Marco Silva
20/1
9
Michael Carrick
20/1
8
Kieran McKenna
20/1
7
Andoni Iraola
18/1
6
Unai Emery
16/1
Marco Silva continues to impress at Fulham, outplaying Liverpool in a recent 2-2 draw and guided the Cottagers away from relegation on a tight budget.
Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna both know United inside out and have impressed since stepping up to senior management, but they don’t boast the experience of Unai Emery.
Andoni Iraola is perhaps one of the most exciting but risky names on the list, with his Bournemouth side’s all-out attacking style very hit and miss in recent months.
5-1: Xavi, Southgate, Fletcher, Glasner, Maresca
Rank
Manager
Odds
5
Xavi Hernandez
12/1
4
Gareth Southgate
10/1
3
Darren Fletcher
5/1
2
Oliver Glasner
5/1
1
Enzo Maresca
7/2
Many have tried the decorated player-turned manager route before, and they don’t come much more decorated than Xavi Hernandez, who also won La Liga with Barcelona in 2022-23 as a manager.
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Gareth Southgate drew praise during his time with England for bringing back stability and the feel-good factor, something which is badly needed at United.
Darren Fletcher is perhaps the safest bet to take the permanent gig given he will gain experience in the interim role, but Oliver Glasner’s CV at Crystal Palace includes an incredible FA Cup win while Enzo Maresca was harshly treated at Chelsea and may have a point to prove.
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