In his speech at a press conference before the match against Fulham in the 5th round of the FA Cup, Ruben Amorim said that there would be a major clearance this summer. The Man United captain admitted that some players knew about the possibility of having to wrap up and leave. However, that is something that must be done because the current situation of the team is too tragic.
In the winter transfer window, Amorim only brought in 2 new players, Patrick Dorgu (from Lecce) and Ayden Heaven (from Arsenal). These additions are too small compared to the number of people who are injured or have left on loan. Therefore, the summer transfer window of 2025 is considered Amorim's first major change in his reign at Old Trafford.
The club's financial situation is very difficult, so if he wants to buy a new player, Amorim must definitely find a way to sell the stars who do not have many contributions at the moment. The group of players who knew in advance that their prospects would be to leave were all stars of many years, receiving high salaries or not playing regularly.
Not only the stars who do not contribute much due to age or injury, but even those who do not agree with the 3-4-3 philosophy of the 40-year-old coach may have to pack up. Man United is considered to be out of all races in the Premier League. This stage for them from now until the end of the season is just a rehearsal for the summer of 2025. The FA Cup and larger Europa League are the playgrounds that need to be prioritized in terms of personnel.
Not only has the left-back position been supplemented with Dorgu, all of Amorim's remaining positions in the current formation have problems. From the center forward to the defensive midfielder, even the goalkeeper needs to be replaced when both Onana and Bayindir are not solid. Man United are expected to need about 5-7 new players this summer, along with having to liquidate in similar quantities to ensure the budget.
"It's quite early to discuss a transfer, I think it should be left at the end of the season and the same table will be more reasonable. It is very difficult to say anything at this time because the whole team has many matches from now until the end of the season.
However, there is one thing that is very clear, in football, sometimes you are the chosen one, sometimes you have to leave. It sounds very harsh, but it is normal for this sport.
I did not hide all this from the players. When you are honest and straightforward with someone, they will accept no matter the outcome. At first, everything will be very difficult, but in the end, everyone will understand" - Ruben Amorim shared.
With a Premier League goal of stability identified, Amorim needs to show the club's progress in the FA Cup and Europa League. Only when they achieve specific results in these playgrounds can Man United compete in the summer transfer market. Especially if they win the Europa League, which means a ticket straight to the Champions League qualifying round, it is a huge attraction.
At the end of his speech before the match against Fulham, Amorim appeared modest. The 40-year-old strategist modestly said that he could not be as good as Ten Hag because he had a worse record. However, in the near future, Amorim believes that many things can change when he has lived in Manchester for 3 months.
"I can't die if I lose 3 consecutive matches. I can't put myself in a state of despair, that's what I've learned here in the past. Every day, I understand myself and the players better. I am a person who loves to win every match. Trust me, it's the truth," Amorim said.
