The Portuguese left the Red Devils sixth in the Premier League, but his outspoken criticism of the club’s board appears to have sealed his fate.
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Tensions, particularly with director of football Jason Wilcox, escalated after United’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, when Amorim insisted he was the “manager and not the coach.”
Despite a modest 38.1% win rate at Old Trafford, the 40-year-old could be in line to replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica, who are struggling 10 points behind Porto and facing Champions League pressure.
Reports suggest the ex-Sporting Lisbon boss remains a sought-after figure, and his next managerial chapter may come sooner than expected.