Erik ten Hag, dismissed as Manchester United coach

The Dutch coach Erik ten Hag has been dismissed this Monday as coach of the English Manchester United, after some poor results from the ‘Red Devils’ and the 2-1 against Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham on the last day of the Premier League, and Former ten Hag player and assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy will take the reins of the team on an interim basis.

“Erik ten Hag has ceased to be the coach of the Manchester United men’s first team,” the Manchester club announced in a brief statement.

The Dutchman was appointed coach of the ‘Red Devils’ in April 2022 and led the club to win the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. “Manchester United is grateful to Erik for everything he has done during this time, and wishes him the best for the future,” the club noted.

In addition, they announced that accompanied by the current coaching staff that ten Haag had, his until now assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the first team on an interim basis while the club hires a new coach permanently.

Manchester United is currently in 14th position in the Premier League after the first 9 days of competition, with just 3 wins and 2 draws and 4 losses, the last of which was this weekend. With 11 points, it is the same 7 points away from relegation as it is from the ‘Champions’. In the Europa League, ten Hag achieved three draws in three games.