Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has fired a pointed warning at key officials within the club, urging them to “do their jobs” following yet another frustrating result in the Premier League.

The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday, a result that once again highlighted United’s ongoing struggles for consistency. Brenden Aaronson gave the hosts the lead before Matheus Cunha pulled United level, but it was not enough to secure all three points.

Speaking after the match, Amorim made a series of blunt and controversial remarks that appeared to expose deeper issues behind the scenes at Old Trafford.

“I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the head coach,” Amorim said.
“I know my name is not Conte, Tuchel, Mourinho, but I’m the manager of Manchester United.
It’s going to be like this for 18 months or until the board decide to change. I’m not going to quit.”

The Portuguese coach’s comments suggest growing frustration with the club’s structure and decision-making, hinting that responsibilities he expected to be handled by football executives are falling on his shoulders.

Opinion: Amorim’s words will resonate strongly with United fans who have watched the club drift between short-term fixes and long-term uncertainty in recent years. His insistence on being a “manager” rather than merely a “head coach” echoes a familiar theme at Old Trafford — a lack of clarity in leadership and football direction.

While his honesty may raise eyebrows, it also signals resolve. Amorim is drawing a line early, making it clear that success at Manchester United cannot rest on the manager alone. For a club of United’s stature, alignment between the board, recruitment team, and coaching staff is non-negotiable.

The danger, however, lies in timing. Publicly challenging the hierarchy can either spark positive change or deepen internal tensions. Whether Amorim’s stance becomes the catalyst United need, or another chapter in the club’s turbulent modern era, will depend on how the board responds — not just with words, but with action.

For now, one thing is certain: Ruben Amorim is not backing down, and Manchester United’s internal spotlight just got brighter.