English Premier League giants Manchester United fired coach Erik ten Hag on Monday, after two-and-a-half years at the helm of the storied club.
The Dutchman was appointed in April 2022 and won the 2023 Carabao Cup and 2024 F.A. Cup during his time in charge.
But the club failed to qualify for this season’s Champions League, Europe’s premier competition, and currently sits 14th in the Premier League table after making its worst start to a season in 35 years.
Ten Hag was informed of the decision less than 24 hours after a 2-1 defeat to West Ham United.
“We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future,” the club said in a statement.
It said that assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, a legendary forward for the club during its time at the summit of English soccer in the 2000s, will take charge as interim head coach while a permanent replacement is recruited.
