Ruben Amorim is fully confident that Manchester United have what it takes to reclaim both the Premier League and Champions League titles.
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Ruben Amorim has opened up about his strained relationship with Alejandro Garnacho and his stance on Manchester United’s sidelined players, while expressing optimism ahead of the team’s upcoming friendly in Chicago.
Despite a forgettable campaign last season—where United ended up 15th in the Premier League, their poorest result since the 1989–90 season, and suffered Europa League final heartbreak at the hands of Tottenham—Amorim remains convinced that a return to elite success is achievable.
Amorim acknowledged that the gap between their current position and top-tier titles is vast, but emphasized United’s heritage and fanbase as intangible assets that could propel the team back to the top. “The club’s legacy, supporters, and reputation are priceless,” he said. “With the right mentality, we can reclaim our spot at the top of English and European football.”
When asked whether United could once again claim the Premier League and Champions League titles, Amorim replied without hesitation: “I don’t have a single doubt.”
His statements echoed the confidence of Luke Shaw, who previously remarked during the pre-season tour that the team’s ambition must be to win the league, even though last season’s struggles might cause some to question that aim. Shaw also noted that the current squad has been trimmed of those who weren’t fully committed.
Several high-profile players have been excluded from the pre-season squad, including Jadon Sancho, Antony, Garnacho, and Tyrell Malacia—all of whom have been permitted to consider moves away. Additionally, Marcus Rashford has been loaned to Barcelona.
Garnacho, in particular, has seen his role diminish significantly since the end of last season. Amorim provided a direct assessment, stating, “Some players don’t want to be part of this project anymore—and that’s fair. That doesn’t mean they’re bad people. It’s just a natural part of football.”
He added that any player still at the club once the transfer window closes will be treated equally. “Until then, I’m focused only on those I believe are staying,” he said. “Others are working on finding the next step in their careers.”
Speaking specifically about Garnacho, Amorim praised his natural talent but admitted that things sometimes just don’t align. “I think it’s clear he wants something else, perhaps under a different kind of leadership—and I respect that. It’s not an issue.”
Amorim, who is 40, made clear that he sees his position at United as a long-term commitment. “I didn’t take this job lightly,” he said. “It took me five years to make this decision, and I want to stay here for a long time—maybe even two decades. I’m determined not to let this opportunity slip.”
