Manchester United head coach Reuben Amorim says the belief that winning the Europa League is worth more to his side than any economic benefits.
United survived the first half Wobble on Thursday, eventually beating Spain’s Athletic Bilbao 7-1, 7-1, in a total, to begin the English final against Tottenham.
Also, defeating the Spurs will be qualifying for the Champions League from 2025-26, earning another £100 million in United’s financial resources on conservative estimates.
“Money is not the most important thing,” Amorim said. “Getting a title as a coach gives us a sense of what we can give to our fans, a sense of how we can do good things.
“I agree that we’re not just playing the Champions League next season, that’s the feeling that we can change things.”
After winning 3-0 at Bilbao, Amorim said he wasn’t sure which version of his United side would appear towards the second leg, proven he struggled for 70 minutes against the Basque outfit.
United were nervous 1-0 and were rallying behind thanks to two goals on both sides of the efforts of Casemiro and Rasmus Hozilund.
For the coaches he was brought in because he had a certain style of play, admission that he doesn’t know what will happen at any time must make Amorim tremble.
“I should be a better manager at this point,” the Portuguese said. “The team should be better at this moment.
“But we’re trying. We’ve done very well in Europe, but we’ve had a lot of hard work in the Premier League.”
Amorim’s side is certainly fighting Tottenham this season.
They have already lost three times to Ange Postecoglou’s men, and only won twice in the Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in February, from the opposite third of those.
However, Tottenham is no better than United this whole season, staying behind Amorim’s side at the table.
Postecoglou is widely expected to quit his job at the end of the season, win or lose.
“Both teams play all or nothing,” said Amorim, who was appointed United’s head coach in November 2024.
“The coaching position is similar. I know Ange is having another year. [in his job] But we are both struggling. That’s a good thing. ”
