Manchester United Sack Erik ten Hag, Name Ruud van Nistelrooy As Interim Head Coach
The Dutch manager stepped into the role in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. With the position of head coach vacant, Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching staff, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited by the club.
Mumbai, October 29: Erik Ten Hag has stepped down from his role as Manchester United's head coach in the aftermath of their 2-1 defeat against West Ham United in the Premier League. On Monday, Manchester United released a statement to confirm Ten Hag's departure. The Dutch manager stepped into the role in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. With the position of head coach vacant, Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching staff, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited by the club. Ruben Amorim as Next Head Coach of Manchester United! Premier League Club Agrees Principal Terms With Sporting Lisbon Boss, In Talks With Portuguese Team Over Finalisation.
"Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men's first-team manager. We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future."
After his two-and-a-half-year stint concluded, the 54-year-old leaves Manchester United in the 14th position in the ongoing season of the Premier League, a release said. In the ongoing season, the Red Devils suffered from a dwindling form of run that saw them win just four of their 14 games. With just 11 points, Manchester United have registered its second-lowest points tally after nine games. Erik ten Hag Funny Memes Go Viral After Manchester United Sack Dutchman as Manager Following Poor Performance in 2024-25 Season So Far.
The most sombre start to the season that the 'Theatre of Dreams' saw dates back to the 2019-20 season, when they could only accumulate 10 points. The turmoil of the club under Ten Hag is further reflected in the lack of attacking tenacity that showed in the current season.
Only Crystal Palace and Southampton (six each) have scored fewer goals than Manchester United (eight). Ten Hag arrived from Ajax after enjoying success in Eredivisie with his eye-catching style of football. Under his reign, Ajax had a fairytale run in the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League.
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