Manchester United remain fully supportive of manager Rúben Amorim and plan to retain him for next season despite the team’s 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday.

The defeat ended Amorim’s first season without silverware and confirmed that United will miss out on European football next season — only the second time in 35 years.
Board Still Confident in Amorim

Sources have told ESPN that Amorim’s position was never dependent on the Europa League final result. United’s leadership continues to believe that the 40-year-old Portuguese manager is the right long-term choice, despite a poor domestic run that includes 14 defeats in 26 Premier League games since his appointment last November.

Plans to reinforce the squad this summer are already underway. However, failure to qualify for the Champions League is expected to significantly limit the club’s transfer market flexibility. United are set to miss out on up to £100 million ($134m) in potential revenue.


“We have two plans for the market,” Amorim said post-match. “It’s tough for a club like ours not to be in the Champions League. But we’ll use this time to focus on the Premier League and work more during the week.”

He also reiterated that he would leave without compensation if the board decided to part ways.
No Public Vote of Confidence Needed

Despite the setback, United’s board has no intention of issuing a public statement of support. Internally, their stance on Amorim remains firm. The club even plans to proceed with a celebratory BBQ for players, staff, friends, and family — originally intended to mark a Europa League victory — as a show of unity.

The final Premier League match of the season against Aston Villa at Old Trafford is expected to serve as a litmus test of fan support for Amorim.
Financial Implications of the Loss


Champions League absence results in an immediate revenue drop of at least €80m ($90m), with potential losses reaching €150m ($169m) if a deep run had occurred.


United also forfeit the €4m ($4.5m) Super Cup appearance fee awarded to Spurs, who will face either Inter Milan or PSG on August 13.