End of an Era: Why Manchester United Decided to Sack Erik Ten Hag
While the team looks for a permanent replacement, Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former United striker who joined as Ten Hag's assistant last summer, has been designated temporary manager.
Manchester United has officially parted ways with manager Erik Ten Hag. The decision follows Sunday’s 2-1 loss to West Ham, which left United lingering in 14th place in the Premier League with only three wins from their first nine games.
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In European competition, the Red Devils sit 21st in the Europa League standings, having drawn all three of their opening matches—far from the commanding presence expected from one of England’s most storied clubs.
While the team looks for a permanent replacement, Ruud van Nistelrooy, a former United striker who joined as Ten Hag's assistant last summer, has been designated temporary manager. Despite being characterized as challenging, the board's decision was unanimous, and Ten Hag was notified of it early on Monday.
Since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, United is now looking for their sixth permanent manager.
Ten Hag, a 54-year-old former Ajax manager, took over in the summer of 2022 and guided the team to third place in the Premier League during his debut season.
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