Erik ten Hag Exits Manchester United After Disappointing Start to Season
Manchester United announced on Monday that Erik ten Hag has been relieved of his managerial duties following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to West Ham United. This result signifies the conclusion of the Dutchman’s tenure at Old Trafford, which lasted two and a half years.
During this current season, Ten Hag’s squad has struggled significantly, managing only three victories out of nine Premier League matches. The team’s overall performance has been worrying, with just four wins in 14 games across all competitions. As a result, they find themselves languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, seven points behind the coveted Champions League qualification spots.
In light of Ten Hag’s departure, Manchester United is expected to appoint club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy as the interim manager. Van Nistelrooy, who joined the club’s coaching staff this summer to assist Ten Hag, will take charge while the rest of the coaching team continues in their positions.
Ten Hag’s reign began with considerable hope when he took over in 2022, and in July, the club extended his contract by an additional year, which was set to run until 2025. Among his notable achievements was guiding the team to an FA Cup final victory against rivals Manchester City. However, after finishing eighth in the league last season—marked as the club’s lowest position since 1990—a comprehensive summer review prompted the club’s hierarchy, including CEO Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth, and technical director Jason Wilcox, to consider his future. Ultimately, they decided to retain Ten Hag at that time.
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