The encounter was reminiscent of Amorim’s multiple public appearances since he was sacked from his role at Old Trafford on Monday, following a reported clash with sporting director Jason Wilcox and subsequent public words by Amorim that he is a “manager not a coach” after the Red Devils’ 1-1 draw at Leeds United, which would be his final match in charge.
He was spotted with wife Maria Joao Diogo outside their Chesire mansion on Monday, ‘grinning broadly’ and ‘looked as though the weight of the world had been lifted from his shoulders’.
While it is unclear what his severance package amounted to in the end, it had been reported that he would have been due £12million ($16m) had he been sacked before November.
Reports continue that a verdict to sack Amorim was made after a meeting with Wilcox which followed a previous 1-1 draw with bottom side Wolves in the match prior to Leeds, where the United chief reportedly told Amorim that his players were worthy of more ‘trust’.
This came after the Portuguese reverted to a back three despite the success of a back four in victory over Newcastle. Amorim’s choice of system had caused tension in the past, and neither party were left feeling happy after the meeting. Amorim publicly hit out at a perceived lack of autonomy behind the scenes and his words would be the final straw, as the 40-year-old was sacked the very next day.