Amorim sack costs Manchester United £16.7 million

The “Amorim sack” refers to the dismissal of former Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward’s senior adviser, Portuguese businessman José Amorim, in 2023. United paid a settlement of about £16.7 million to end his contract after a dispute over his role and compensation. The payout was recorded as a one‑off expense in the club’s 2023 financial statements. Views Nigeria