On October 28, Manchester United officially announced the dismissal of head coach Erik ten Hag, with Ruud van Nistelrooy taking over as interim manager.
According to BBC journalist Simon Stone, sources within Manchester United have explained the club’s decision to sack Ten Hag. The club’s top brass stated that it was a difficult and delicate decision but one that had the support of everyone involved. Although they had hoped to give Ten Hag an opportunity to work under the new sporting structure, neither last season nor this season’s results and performances met expectations.
Manchester United aimed to maintain continuity during a period of significant change, but they did not see enough progress or momentum to justify being on the right path. Particularly, for the second consecutive season, the team’s start in the league was far from satisfactory, and in the first three matches of the Europa League, they failed to secure victories even when leading.
The board felt there were no excuses for the current performance. They believed they had done everything possible, but saw no substantial improvement.
Despite finishing last season with their worst-ever eighth-place finish in the Premier League, Manchester United’s victory over arch-rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium not only saved Ten Hag’s position but also led to his contract extension until June 2026. However, just four months later, due to poor results, Manchester United had to dismiss him and initiate the process of finding a new head coach.
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