The English club’s accounts, released this week, reveal a £8.5 million reduction in costs that the club attributes to the hiring of Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim at Serie A side AC Milan.
Amorim, who previously led Sporting CP to domestic success, was confirmed as AC Milan’s head coach earlier this year. The financial filing indicates that the move generated a notable saving for Manchester United, although the exact mechanisms behind the reduction were not detailed.
The figure was highlighted in a Daily Mail story that cited the club’s financial statements. No comment was immediately available from Manchester United’s finance department or from Amorim’s representatives.
The saving comes amid a period of heightened scrutiny over Premier League clubs’ spending, with several teams facing pressure to balance wage bills and transfer outlays. While the £8.5 million amount is modest compared with the club’s overall budget, it underscores the impact that managerial appointments can have on broader financial planning.
Analysts note that the saving may reflect reduced compensation commitments or altered commercial arrangements linked to the coaching change, but the club has not disclosed further specifics.