Manchester United's Ruben Amorim is expected to keep his job, as the club management has decided to retain him as coach.

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According to sources, he is expected to lead the club despite defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final and a poor run of form in his debut season.

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Man Utd lost to 'struggling' Spurs in a 0-1 clash in Bilbao on Wednesday. The defeat has cost Amorim's side a place in the Champions League next season, also denying the Portuguese coach a trophy in his first season.United's failure to secure a spot in Europe's elite competition marks only the second time in the last 35 years, with a similar outcome occurring in 1990

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Also, sources have it that the security of Amorim's job was not dependent on the outcome at Estadio de San Mamés.

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The club management insists the 40-year-old is the right man for the job, despite his disastrous performance this season.Manchester United has had a damaging season in the Premier League, currently sitting in 16th place with 39 points.

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Their form has been poor, with 10 wins, 9 draws, and 18 losses across 37 matches.

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They have struggled to score, managing only 42 goals, while conceding 54

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Plans are already in place to strengthen the squad in the summer.

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However, given the club's current financial status, which also already informed some major cost-cutting initiatives, such as scrapping the sponsorship of more than two player relatives' family tickets.

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It also embarked on major job cuts; missing out on a potential £100 million ($134m) in Champions League revenue is set to affect the club's flexibility in the transfer window.

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This is something Amorim expressed worry about during his post-match news conference following the defeat to Tottenham.

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"We have two plans for the market, and we have to understand it is tough for a club like ours not to be in the Champions League," Amorim said.

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"But we have to use the other side. We have more time to work during the week on the Premier League, and that will be our focus."

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Following the disappointment at Bilbao, Amorim is ready to quit voluntarily without compensation if the board decides to change managers.

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The United boss, according to sources, expects fans to support the Portuguese coach and the club as they prepare for their final game of the season against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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