Ruben Amorim covers costs for 30 Man United staff to travel to Europa League final: Report

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has done a good thing by paying for 30 club staff members and their families to travel to the UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao, as per ESPN. This gesture from Amorim is a reflection of what the person behind the scenes for the team means to them in a season that has been nothing short of difficult.That the costs for doing so have been considered comes in the context of a cost-cutting policy being imposed by Manchester United, which has witnessed hundreds of jobs cut, and very limited ticket allocations for staff. Amorim’s proposal, which allows coaching and physio staff, among others, to attend the final, promotes a sense of unity and identity in the club.This is particularly poignant for fans at a time when the club is struggling financially, with the club reported to have lost £300 million of its reserves in the last three years. By recognizing and empowering the staff, Amorim demonstrates a leadership style that considers all members as important to a team’s success.The Europa League final at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao was due to take place on May 21 between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Both sides are in the midst of an underwhelming domestic season, United find themselves down in the skirmishes in 16th place in the Premier League. And a triumph in that competition would not only ensure the club’s first European trophy since 2017, but also qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, providing both welcome fortune and income to the club.For Amorim, the generous actions also provide something of a rallying point for the team and staff, and a reminder that, together, they are all opening up the possibilities of what can be achieved on the European stage. As we head towards the climax, the camaraderie among the players might be what it takes to soldier past all the obstacles that have come their way throughout the year. Manchester United has yet to make an official statement on Amorim's offer to aid the staff's travel costs, but his gesture has been widely lauded as an effective sign of leadership and investment in the community. Also Read: Ruben Amorim can turn Manchester United around, feels former defender Phil Jones