Manchester United's managerial change could cost up to £50 million, making it unlikely for new signings this winter! Mourinho comments on Amolin's dismissal.

Manchester United has entered managerial transition again. Football finance experts predict that firing Ruben Amolin as head coach, combined with expenses for interim and permanent managers, could force the club to spend as much as £50 million.

Dr. Rob Wilson, Executive Education Director at the London Football Business Academy, told AceOdds that replacing Amolin is bound to be an expensive affair for Manchester United. The costs include severance pay for Amolin and his coaching staff, wages for the interim manager, and expenses related to hiring a permanent replacement.

Dr. Wilson explained, "Amolin’s salary was lower than other Premier League managers, possibly due to the buyout fee paid when signing him from Sporting Lisbon. Theoretically, a severance package around £12 million would be appropriate, roughly the value of his contract. However, it’s unclear whether this covers just him or also his entire coaching team."

He continued, "But when you factor in the full cost of replacing Amolin, the figure quickly rises to £50 million. This estimate is based on the cost Manchester United incurred when dismissing Ten Hag and appointing Amolin as his successor. This is a sum the club likely does not want to spend within a year, especially given ongoing staff cuts elsewhere in the organization."

According to talkSPORT radio, if Manchester United wants to completely part ways with Amolin, they need to pay £10.05 million. Over the year before his sacking, Amolin had already earned £7.8 million in wages. Thus, from paying his severance to employing him until dismissal, United spent £27.35 million on Amolin.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano stated, "From now until his contract expires in June 2027, Amolin will receive approximately £10 million in total salary. Additionally, his coaching staff will need compensation, so the total amount will exceed £10 million. Unless another club hires Amolin, Manchester United must come to an agreement on the severance payment."

After wasting such a large sum, it is now even less likely for Manchester United to make signings in the January transfer window. Not reinforcing the squad in winter was one of the triggers that angered Amolin and led to his departure. Amolin almost secured Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, but despite personally assuring the 24-year-old Ghanaian winger he wouldn't force him to play as a left wing-back, Semenyo declined. Manchester City will reportedly pay a £65 million release clause to acquire Semenyo.

According to "Athletic," Manchester United’s January transfer plans have not changed despite Amolin’s dismissal. The current situation suggests the club will not make moves this month, opting instead to pursue transfers in the summer. The winter window has never been a favored time for United to sign players, and after Semenyo chose Manchester City, a disheartened transfer department decided not to seek other targets this month.

Freed from his duties, Amolin has already decided to leave the UK. He anticipated his dismissal and booked flights to travel with his family. Sky Sports reports that Amolin plans to enjoy a relaxing holiday and reflect on his career. It is said he won’t settle for a long break and intends to return to coaching soon, continuing to uphold his 3-4-3 philosophy and coaching principles.

Former Manchester United coach Mourinho, who was also dismissed after criticizing the club, commented on his protégé’s situation. Interestingly, there are rumors that Amolin may replace Mourinho at Benfica next season. Mourinho stated that only Amolin knows the real reasons behind his departure from Manchester United.

"Only Ruben himself can analyze what happened to him," Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, told Portuguese media outlet A Bola. "I believe he discussed this thoroughly with his team before making any decisions. Whether he will share his views publicly or not, I do not know."

Mourinho added, "Just as I fully understood my own tenure at Manchester United and the reasons for my departure, I always try to handle such matters privately. When I leave a club, I either close the door myself or it’s closed for me, and I avoid commenting or analyzing things publicly. One door closes, another opens — that was my experience leaving Manchester United. The story and stats remain, and I only took home the three trophies I won. That’s how it ended."