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United manager Ruben Amorim, who ended his worst season, officially apologized to his fans.
Manchester United won 2-0 against Aston Villa in the final match of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on the 26th (Korea time) with consecutive goals from Ahmad Diallo and Christian Eriksen. But there was no smile.
Manchester United, which scored 42 points (11 wins, 9 draws and 18 losses), finished the season in 15th place, up one place from 16th place. This is the lowest ranking in the EPL era, which was launched in 1992. It is also the first time in 51 years that he has lost 18 games in a season since the 1973-1974 season when he was in the Football League.
Moreover, they lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final, which was their last chance to turn around. United ended up in tears of no spectatorship. Manchester United topped the FA Cup last season and the League Cup in the 2022-2023 season.
Amorim took the helm of Manchester United in November last year, replacing Erik ten Hag. He led 27 matches in the EPL, but won only seven games.
Manchester United is a traditional player, and the coach holds the microphone and addresses the fans in the final home game of the league. In the pouring rain, Amorim picked up the microphone, and the players stood behind him. The atmosphere was cold. The players' expressions were also dark.
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Director Amorim "First of all, I want to apologize. It's been a really disappointing season for the team. Secondly, I would like to thank you. I sincerely thank you for your support during this season."
"I know it was really hard to support us in many games," he said, but he talked about a new future. Director Amorim said "Now we have to make a choice. Otherwise we will be stuck in the past. This season is over and over"We fight with each other or unite together to move forward..." he stressed.
Amorim's contract period is until 2027. After the Europa League final against Tottenham on the 22nd, he made a 'bomb remark' leaving his future to the club. But there is no alternative. Manchester United leaders have decided to continue to support Amorim.
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"When I had two wins and one draw in my first three games as coach six months ago, I told you a storm was coming," Amorim said. Today, I want to say that this season of disaster has passed and a good day is approaching``. The cheers of the fans also broke out.
Manchester United's constitution improvement will also begin in earnest. The key is held by director Amorim. Alejandro Garnacho is being talked about as the "1st to leave".
Amorim also delivered a message to the players. He said "I want to apologize to the players. Sometimes it wasn't fair but I always tried to be honest with you. Thank you very much, and I'll see you next season."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
