Rúben Amorim (Manchester United)
October 2025
Amorim rejected speculation of winter departures for Mainoo and Zirkzee. Both are frustrated with minutes—Mainoo after a failed late loan request; Zirkzee amid substitute cameos—but the manager insists they are “our players” and part of the season plan. United’s uneven form increased rotation pressure and market noise. Staff value continuity through January while managing squad morale. The stance signals control of exits, with roles expected to expand via fixture congestion and targeted in-season development.