Ruben Amorim's thoughts on next job emerge after Man Utd sacking and £12m payoff

Ruben Amorim's thoughts on next job emerge after Man Utd sacking and £12m payoffRuben Amorim has been out of work since leaving Manchester United in January.CommentsSportAmie Wilson Sports writer 17:31, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRuben Amorim has been linked with a return to management following his exit from Manchester United(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)Ruben Amorim has no plans to return to management despite being linked with both Benfica and Juventus, according to reports. The ex-Manchester United manager has been without a club since departing Old Trafford in January.‌Amorim was in charge of the club for just over 12 months, securing 25 victories, 15 draws and suffering 23 defeats across his 63 matches. He departed following a 1-1 stalemate with Leeds United, pocketing a £12 million settlement owing to his contract running until 2027.‌United appointed Michael Carrick as his replacement on a caretaker basis for the remainder of the campaign, with the club recording seven wins and two draws from his 10 fixtures at the helm.‌READ MORE: Barcelona chief drops Marcus Rashford future hint amid Man United transfer agreementREAD MORE: Man Utd’s five-step summer plan emerges with massive overhaul in transfer windowSpeculation has now emerged regarding Amorim's next destination. The Sun reports that Amorim is being considered as a potential successor to Jose Mourinho at Benfica should his compatriot depart the club.Both are also anticipated to be candidates for the Portugal national team position once Roberto Martinez's deal expires following the World Cup. The report adds that Juventus approached Amorim's representative in January regarding a possible move to the club. Nevertheless, it appears Luciano Spalletti is set to pen a new deal.Amorim is said to be relishing his break from football, having spent the Easter period in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's understood that an immediate return to management isn't high on the agenda...