United Discussion | Could Xavi replace Amorim?

Speculation is really starting to build about the future of United boss Ruben Amorim

The big question remains, if he does go, who will replace him?

Author | Olivia T

Gareth Southgate, Oliver Glasner and Michael Carrick are among those linked with the Manchester United job should the club decide to dismiss Rúben Amorim.

According to the Spanish media outlets, Xavi is also under consideration, with the former Barcelona coach said to be open to starting a new chapter in the Premier League.

One media source says: "The Old Trafford board will have to make a decision soon: whether to stick with Rúben Amorim until the end of the season or make a U-turn and entrust Xavi Hernández as the new leader of the project."

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Journalist Fabrizio Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Man United are still respecting their manager. Ruben Amorim is still waiting to see an improvement that’s really needed, starting from the next game, probably. So, that can be too long for sure. So, the situation of Ruben Amorim remains one to watch for sure.

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His managerial career so far 

After retiring as a player, Xavi moved into management and took charge of Al Sadd in May 2019, winning seven trophies in less than three years. He returned to Barcelona in November 2021, guiding his former club to the 2023 Supercopa de España and the 2022–23 La Liga title in his first full season in charge.

In May 2024 he was dismissed by president Joan Laporta and replaced by Hansi Flick. Since then he has remained out of work. Could Old Trafford be his next destination?