"Sources have told ESPN that CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox have also spoken to members of the squad -- including captain Bruno Fernandes and the leadership group -- and are convinced there's continued support for the Portuguese coach. The conversations were not formal in nature and were not designed to "sound out" players on Amorim's future. However, feedback on the 40-year-old former Sporting CP boss and the atmosphere in the dressing room is said to have been good."
"Any decision to remove Amorim, who has a contract until 2027, would involve Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Joel Glazer, although Berrada and Wilcox would be asked for their input. Berrada and Wilcox, appointed by Ratcliffe after becoming a minority shareholder in February 2024, have taken a hands-on role in trying to understand the mood around the club. Both have offices at Carrington -- given a £50 million makeover over the past year -- which has allowed them to have more contact with Amorim."
Manchester United's hierarchy are convinced the squad is behind head coach Ruben Amorim following positive informal conversations between players and club bosses. Mason Mount publicly said the dressing room is "100% behind the gaffer" after the 2-0 win over Sunderland, and Matthijs de Ligt offered backing after the Brentford defeat. CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox have spoken with captain Bruno Fernandes and the leadership group and received positive feedback on Amorim and the dressing-room atmosphere. Any decision to remove Amorim, who is contracted until 2027, would involve Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Joel Glazer, with Berrada and Wilcox providing input. Berrada and Wilcox have increased contact with players from their Carrington offices after a major £50 million Carrington makeover and the move back into the main building.
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