Ruben Amorim says good days are coming after Manchester United’s worst Premier League season
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim urges unity and promises a turnaround after a record-low Premier League campaign.
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| Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim addresses the fans following the Premier League match at Old Trafford on May 25, 2025, in Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo by Ash Donelon/Getty Images |
By Yuni Utomo and Randy Ahmad
When Ruben Amorim steps behind a microphone, unpredictability often follows. The Manchester United manager, known for his unfiltered honesty, once again showcased that rare openness in football when addressing fans at Old Trafford following the conclusion of a disastrous Premier League campaign.
With Manchester United recording their lowest-ever finish and points total in the Premier League era, Amorim could have chosen any number of familiar refrains: self-criticism, admissions of failure, or even questioning his own future. Instead, the Portuguese coach struck a balance between contrition and optimism.
“I’m sorry,” he began, speaking to the crowd of 73,839. And though those words were expected, he refrained from delivering a scathing analysis of the past. He knew the moment demanded humility — but also hope.
From storm warnings to sunny forecasts
“Six months ago, in my first three games, I said to you the storm is coming,” Amorim reminded fans after United’s 2–0 win over Aston Villa on the final day. “Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming.”
This message wasn’t just a soundbite. It marked a turning point for a manager who stepped into one of football’s most demanding jobs mid-season, inheriting a fractured dressing room and a club in disarray. His promise of better times was preceded by a call to arms.
“Now we have to make a choice. We either stay stuck in the past, because this season is over, or we stick together and move forward,” he declared.
Backing from the top, clarity for the future
Behind the scenes, Amorim’s future seems secure. He was invited to a high-level club meeting in Monaco last week — a clear indication that United’s top decision-makers continue to back him despite the team’s poor showing.
According to sources, Amorim reiterated to players at Carrington on Saturday that he would remain in charge next season. However, not every player will be part of that vision. The clear implication: changes are coming.
Alejandro Garnacho, for example, joined the post-match “lap of appreciation,” a subdued farewell gesture rather than a victory parade. Fans chanted “Viva Garnacho,” echoing the support shown during January’s transfer window turbulence. Yet this time, the sentiment felt like goodbye.
While some might question the wisdom of potentially offloading a young talent like Garnacho, the decision reinforces one thing: Amorim is running this project on his terms.
Growing pains and lessons learned
The journey to this point has not been easy for Ruben Amorim or Manchester United. His arrival from Sporting CP came with complications. Amorim has repeatedly acknowledged the difficulty of joining mid-season — trying to fix a sinking ship while still learning its layout.
In a sense, the season that just ended represents Amorim’s “year zero.” The painful six months behind him will now serve as the bedrock for a reboot. “I can use all that suffering,” he said before Sunday’s game, “to change things.”
Change is exactly what he delivered — at least temporarily — against Aston Villa. United’s 2–0 victory was among their most cohesive performances under Amorim’s stewardship. While Villa disputed the disallowed Morgan Rogers goal that would have given them the lead, United had already asserted control by that point. Reduced to ten men by halftime, Villa found themselves outmatched.
Signs of progress in difficult circumstances
This result marked only the seventh win for Amorim in 27 Premier League games, but it was significant. United’s performance, freed from the pressure of expectations, suggested that the players can rise to the occasion — they simply haven’t done so consistently enough.
That inconsistency has been the story of the season: a team capable of moments, but not momentum. Yet even this glimmer of form offers something to build on. As Ruben Amorim put it, “I’m really excited to finish this season, to be honest with you guys, but I’m really excited to start again.”
It may sound contradictory, but the sentiment is honest. The relief of ending a punishing campaign is matched by anticipation for a clean slate. While there remains a short post-season tour in Malaysia and Hong Kong, the emotional weight of the Premier League season has lifted.
A club in transition, a manager in command
As the final whistle blew on a forgettable league campaign, Amorim did not shy away from accountability. But more importantly, he looked ahead — rallying supporters, signalling intent, and embracing the immense challenge of rebuilding a fallen giant.
This summer, Amorim will oversee a significant overhaul. Those who remain in his plans will need to buy into his philosophy and adapt to his methods. There will be no passengers.
For Manchester United fans, weary from years of managerial turnover and inconsistency, the hope is that Ruben Amorim provides more than just a fresh voice — but a long-term solution.
With his trademark candour and renewed clarity of purpose, he may yet be the manager who leads Manchester United out of the wilderness. If his promise holds true, the good days he speaks of may not be far away.
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