Ruben Amorim’s assistant has spoken publicly after claims emerged that he was “laughing and joking” following Manchester United’s decision to sack the manager.
The comments came as scrutiny around the circumstances of United’s change intensified, with attention turning to those close to Amorim and what followed in the immediate aftermath.
Addressing the situation, Amorim’s assistant rejected the idea that there was any mockery involved and pushed back against the suggestion that he had taken the decision lightly.
He also made it clear that the reaction being described did not reflect the reality of the moment, insisting that any interpretation suggesting disrespect was wrong.
The assistant’s response follows a wave of discussion on social media and among supporters after the “laughing and joking” claim surfaced, adding another layer to a story that has continued to gather pace since United’s dismissal of Amorim.
Manchester United have not added further detail beyond the decision itself, but the assistant’s defence has now put his version of events on the record as the debate continues.
