Manchester United sack Erik ten Hag: Ruud van Nistelrooy steps in as interim manager

FILE - Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Manchester United manager. Photo: Matthieu Mirville/DPPI via AFP

FILE - Erik ten Hag has been sacked as Manchester United manager. Photo: Matthieu Mirville/DPPI via AFP

Published Oct 28, 2024

Share

Manchester United have fired manager Erik ten Hag after Sunday’s controversial defeat to West Ham United.

As a result, fellow Dutchman Ruud van Nistlerooy will take charge of the first team on an interim basis while the club look for a new coach.

The move comes with United sitting in a disappointing 14th place in the league, with just 11 points picked up from their nine games. And in Europe, the club sit 21st in the new format of the competition with three draws from their three games.

“Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager,” the club said on their social media channels on Monday afternoon.

“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,” they continued.

“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.”

Van Nistelrooy, a former player at the club, joined at the beginning of this season, and has been charged with sharpening the team’s attack. In Ten Hag’s first two seasons, that role was occupied by former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy.

IOL Sport