Manchester United Eyes Shocking Ruben Amorim Replacement — Former Barcelona Star Emerges as Top Contender!

It’s no secret that Manchester United’s current campaign has stumbled out of the gate, leaving Ruben Amorim’s position hanging by a thread. The Red Devils have scraped together a meager seven points from six matches, a tally punctuated by a humbling 3-1 defeat at the hands of Brentford. After finishing 15th last season—an underwhelming result softened by Amorim’s midseason arrival—the expectations now have shifted dramatically. With a full preseason under his belt and a wave of fresh-faced talent like Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko, the pressure on Amorim to turn things around has never been greater. Yet whispers echo through Old Trafford’s corridors—could a former Barcelona maestro be waiting in the wings, ready to take the helm if the ship continues to list? The hunt for a replacement with a pedigree steeped in La Liga success is heating up, throwing more fuel on the fire surrounding the embattled manager’s future. LEARN MORE

Manchester United are said to be considering Ruben Amorim replacements, with a former Barcelona star high on the agenda.

It follows a difficult start to the season for the Red Devils boss, with just seven points accrued six games, including a recent 3-1 loss to Brentford.

United finished in 15th place last season, but the pressure was not too intense on Amorim at that stage, having only joined partway through the season.

Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United replacement identified with strong La Liga CV

Now, however, with a full pre-season under his guidance and a host of new signings, including Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, Amorim is being charged with greater accountability.

Since bowing out of the Carabao Cup against Grimsby Town, with a strong XI fielded, questions over his suitability for the job have grown louder with each negative result.

Clubs regularly have a list of potential managerial replacements lined up, even if their incumbent is under no real pressure.

According to Fichajes, one such name being considered by the hierarchy at Old Trafford is Xavi, former Barcelona player and manager.

It would be only his third managerial gig after launching his coaching career with Qatari side Al-Sadd, before taking charge of Barca for just under three years.

He won La Liga in 2022/23 with the side he gained such a reputation with as a player, but questions remain around whether his possession-heavy style would suit the increasingly direct and physical Premier League.

In FourFourTwo’s opinion, while Xavi certainly has enough pedigree to be considered for the United job, his appointment would fly slightly in the face of the owners’ suggestion that the club will develop a style of play that managers will need to fit.

Amorim famously plays 3-4-2-1 with wing-backs, whereas Xavi has predominantly plays a 4-3-3.

Having shipped all their wingers out and signed specialist wing-backs like Patrick Dorgu to suit the Portuguese head coach’s style, appointing Xavi would seem a departure from the idea of a ‘club style’.

Nevertheless, despite replacement rumours accelerating, the BBC reported last week that co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe still has faith in Amorim.