Ruben Amorim vows to turn around Man Utd after ‘disaster season’

Ruben Amorim told fans “the good days are coming” as Manchester United’s head coach apologised for a wretched campaign during an impassioned end-of-season address.

Wednesday’s Europa League final defeat to fellow Premier League strugglers Tottenham compounded the Red Devils’ worst top-flight campaign since relegation in 1973-74.

United ended the campaign 15th in the standings after Sunday’s 2-0 win against Champions League-chasing Aston Villa, which came thanks to Amad Diallo’s header and a penalty from departing Christian Eriksen and was aided by a controversial disallowed goal for Villa.

Amorim took to the field with his players shortly after the whistle to address the Old Trafford crowd.

“I want to apologise for this season,” said the head coach, who succeeded Erik ten Hag in November. “I know you are really disappointed with me and with the team.

“The second thing I want to say is thank you. We are very grateful for your support during the season and I know that was really hard.

“I know it was really hard to support us in many games but now we have to make a choice or we stay stuck in the past – because this season is in the past, it’s over.

“We fight each other, or we stick together and move forward.

“Six months ago, in my first three games in charge, with two victories and one draw, I said to you ‘the storm is coming’.

“Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming.

"If there is one club in the world... that can overcome any situation, it's our club."

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 25, 2025

“If there is one club in the world that proved in the past that it can overcome any situation, any disaster, it’s our club, it’s Manchester United