Fabrizio Romano denies rumors that Man Utd have appointed Enzo Maresca to replace Ruben Amorim.
Expert Fabrizio Romano confirms that Manchester United's leadership still places their full trust in Ruben Amorim, despite speculation about appointing former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.
Manchester United currently have no plans to sack Ruben Amorim and replace him with Enzo Maresca, despite increasing pressure following a series of unconvincing results. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano insists that the Old Trafford club still has full support for the Portuguese manager in the club's long-term project.
Fabrizio Romano denies talks with Maresca.
Speculation about Enzo Maresca moving to manage Manchester United began to surface immediately after his departure from Chelsea on New Year's Day. One of the main reasons given was the close relationship between Maresca and Omar Berrada – a key figure in the current Manchester United leadership, who previously worked with him at Manchester City.
However, Romano quickly dispelled these rumors on his personal channel. He emphasized that at the moment, there are no official negotiations or contact taking place between Man Utd and Maresca. The "Red Devils" management still maintains its stance of believing in Ruben Amorim's abilities and has no intention of changing personnel on the coaching bench.
Pressure mounts for Ruben Amorim after the draw against Wolves.
Despite receiving support from the owners, Ruben Amorim is going through a really difficult time at Old Trafford. Man Utd just ended 2025 with a disappointing result, being held to a draw at home by Wolves – a team that has only earned 2 points in the Premier League this season.
Statistics show that Amorim has only won 8 out of 19 league matches, a performance that is not enough to convince demanding fans. However, the hierarchy at Old Trafford, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is said to remain steadfast in their plan, especially as the team is focusing entirely on the domestic league.
Changes on the coaching bench in London
As for Enzo Maresca, he was sacked by Chelsea after a disappointing draw against Bournemouth in round 19. The rift in his relationship with the Blues' management, combined with the team's inconsistent performance, led to the Italian manager's reign at Stamford Bridge ending sooner than expected.
Currently, while Man Utd remains patient with Amorim, Chelsea has begun the process of searching for his successor with strict criteria. Several big names such as Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp have been targeted, marking a major change in the technical structure of the London team.
Overall, although Man Utd's on-field results haven't been particularly impressive, stability at the top level is a key factor giving Amorim more time to turn things around. The winter transfer window will be a crucial opportunity for the manager to fine-tune the squad and salvage the season.
