Former manager Ruben Amorim received a reported £10 million pay-off following his dismissal, bringing the total cost of his appointment and departure to nearly £27 million, according to the Daily Mail.
The figure includes compensation agreed as part of Amorim’s severance package, alongside the expenses incurred during his time in charge, such as salary commitments and associated contractual costs. The payout underscores the growing financial risks clubs face when managerial changes are made mid-cycle.
Amorim’s exit came after a difficult spell that failed to meet expectations, prompting the club to activate termination clauses in his contract. While such agreements are common at the elite level of football, the scale of the reported compensation has drawn attention amid increasing scrutiny of spending and financial sustainability in the game.
The report highlights how hiring and firing decisions at top clubs can carry significant long-term financial consequences, even when managerial tenures are relatively short. Neither Amorim nor the club has publicly commented on the reported figures.