After another defeat in the Premier League, the fourth in nine days, Manchester United decided to fire the Dutch coach, who had been at the club since 2022. Van Nistelrooy will be interim.
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It may seem like the final chapter of the chronicle of a more than announced dismissal, but it really is new news: Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Manchester United manager. The announcement was made this Monday by the club itself, through a statement, and follows the defeat suffered against West Ham on the last day of the Premier League.
Club statement: Erik ten Hag.#MUFC
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 28, 2024
“Erik ten Hag has left his position as manager of Manchester United. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and has led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the 2023 League Cup and the 2024 FA Cup. We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and we wish him well. better for the team. future. Ruud van Nistelrooy will lead the team as interim coach. supported by the current technical team, while a new coach is hired,” reads the note released by the English club.
Erik ten Hag leaves Manchester United after two and a half years and surrounded by much controversy and criticism, with the vast majority of the club’s universe arguing that the Dutch coach should have been fired a long time ago. You red devils they lost this Sunday at West Ham, in what was their fourth defeat in nine days in the Premier League, and they are currently in 14th place with only 11 points; In other words, they are making the worst start ever in the English league.
Source: Observadora
