Spurs found a breakthrough in the 42nd minute. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

‘I will go’: Ruben Amorim issues major exit admission in aftermath of Europa League final defeat

Originally posted on Stretty News | By Isabel Ryan | Last updated May 21, 2025 6:15 PM ET

Ruben Amorim has conceded he will depart Manchester United if the general belief is that he’s not cut out for the job.

To restore the 20-time champions to their former glories looks to be more of an excruciatingly complicated task by the year. Now, with one Premier League game left to play, the Reds have suffered 20 defeats across all competitions; their most in a single season since they lost 22 times in 1973-74, which culminated with them being relegated (BBC Sport).

Amorim’s system simply has not worked by any stretch in the six months he’s been at the helm. For a long time, fans were keen to grant him the benefit of the doubt due to the lack of signings he’d been granted in his first window.

Supporters wanted to see how he’d be backed in the summer and how the side subsequently fared when 2025/2026 got underway before the board made any rash decisions over his future. It begs the question as to whether that stance is maintained following such a dismal display in Bilbao.

The Europa League final: how it played out

United fell to a 1-0 defeat in the Europa League final to gift Tottenham Hotspur their first major trophy in 17 years, doing so without even putting up a fight for the thousands of Reds who’d made the trip to Spain without tickets or accommodation to simply be there to rally behind their team.

Spurs registered a single shot on target in their three attempts on Andre Onana’s goal, and it proved more than enough to get the job done. Meanwhile, United had 16 shots – six of which were on target – and held 73 per cent possession, making 512 passes. To be so dominant and still produce absolutely nothing of quality is a feat in itself.

Ruben Amorim reacts to 17th loss as United boss

We can only speculate where on earth the club goes from here. The failure to qualify for European football, finishing just above the relegation zone, and a lack of funds through a victory tonight would deter any ambitious player from making the move to Old Trafford.

“If the board or fans feel that I’m not the right guy, I will go the next day without any conversation about compensation,” said Amorim to reporters at full-time.

“I was always really honest with you guys. We did not perform well today, but we were better than the opponent. In the second half, we tried everything with the centre defenders players wide, crosses, going inside the box.

“I think today was not the day. We were not perfect, we have a lot to improve, but I am always honest with you guys.”

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