English Premier league club, Manchester United Football Club have fired team manager, Erik ten Hag, following a streak of record-breaking poor performances. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Erik ten Hag was fired by Manchester United on Monday.
Erik ten Hag’s dismissal by Man United comes after a disappointing campaign, with the team currently sitting in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Their recent 2-1 defeat to West Ham United seems to have been the final straw, leading to Ten Hag’s dismissal.
It was gathered that Ruud van Nistelrooy will step in as the interim head coach, working alongside the existing coaching staff, as the search for a permanent head coach is underway.
TNG reports Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
A statement on the club’s website confirmed that Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.
The statement reads: “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.
“Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
“We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.
“Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited”.