Manchester United has officially confirmed the dismissal of Erik ten Hag as manager, following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League. This loss marked the end of Ten Hag’s two-and-a-half-year tenure at Old Trafford.
Under his leadership, the team struggled significantly at the start of the 2024–25 season, achieving only three wins from nine league matches. Overall, United managed just four victories in 14 games across all competitions, leaving them in a troubling 14th place in the Premier League table, seven points behind the Champions League qualification spots.
In the wake of Ten Hag’s departure, Manchester United is reportedly considering club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy to take over as interim manager. Van Nistelrooy, who was brought in to assist Ten Hag during the offseason, will lead the team while the existing coaching staff remains in their roles.
Ten Hag joined United in 2022 with high hopes, and his contract was recently extended through 2025. During his tenure, he achieved notable success, including winning the FA Cup against Manchester City. However, after a disappointing eighth-place finish last season—the club’s lowest since 1990—a summer review was conducted by United’s decision-makers, including CEO Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth, and technical director Jason Wilcox. Ultimately, they decided to retain Ten Hag, but recent performances led to a reevaluation and his subsequent dismissal.
