Alejandro Garnacho reacts to Amorim’s exit from Manchester United
The Premier League has been shaken to start 2026, and events at Old Trafford have taken an unexpected turn amid growing instability on the touchlines.
A Turbulent Start to 2026 in English Football
The year 2026 has begun in dramatic fashion across English football. The Premier League has been rocked early, first by the confirmed departure of Enzo Maresca from Chelsea, and now by the dismissal of Rúben Amorim at Manchester United.
Two high-profile exits in quick succession have opened major vacancies on some of the league’s most scrutinized benches, amplifying the sense of uncertainty surrounding the competition.
Fourteen Months That Failed to Convince
Amorim’s time at Old Trafford comes to an end after 14 months marked by inconsistent results, tactical doubts and growing pressure. The Portuguese coach arrived with a clear footballing identity, one that had taken Sporting CP to the top in Portugal, but struggled to translate that success to England.
Results failed to stabilize, performances fluctuated, and confidence in the long-term project gradually eroded.
The Garnacho Factor
Among the most delicate episodes of Amorim’s tenure was his tense relationship with Alejandro Garnacho. The Argentine winger fell out of favor under the Portuguese coach and was ultimately pushed out of the club.
Garnacho completed a move to Chelsea in the summer transfer window for a reported €45 million, closing a chapter that never fully settled during Amorim’s reign.
A Subtle Reaction That Didn’t Go Unnoticed
Following the official confirmation of Amorim’s dismissal, Garnacho drew attention with a quiet but telling gesture. The forward liked an Instagram post from journalist Fabrizio Romano announcing that Amorim was no longer Manchester United’s head coach.
A small action, but one that quickly caught the eye of fans and pundits alike, hinting at unresolved tensions between player and coach.
A Chapter Closes, Questions Remain
For Manchester United, Amorim’s exit marks the end of another uncertain managerial spell and the beginning of yet another rebuild. For Garnacho, now wearing Chelsea blue, the moment felt like unfinished business quietly acknowledged.
In a Premier League already spinning with change, the story at Old Trafford is far from over.
