Erik ten Hag Sacked as Manchester United Manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy Takes Over as Interim

In a significant development in the English football landscape, Manchester United has decided to sack Erik ten Hag as the team’s manager with immediate effect. This news was exclusively revealed by Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano on October 28, 2024.

The decision comes after a disappointing campaign for Manchester United, with the team struggling in the Premier League and sitting in the bottom half of the table. Despite winning the FA Cup last season, ten Hag’s tenure has been marked by inconsistency and poor performance, culminating in the worst-ever finish in the Premier League era for the club.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to take over as the interim manager, supported by the current coaching team, while the club searches for a permanent head coach. This was confirmed in an official statement released by Manchester United following Romano’s reports.

The statement from Manchester United expressed gratitude to ten Hag for his contributions, including winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. However, the club’s ongoing struggles made it clear that a change was necessary.

Bruno Fernandes, a key player for Manchester United, also expressed his appreciation for ten Hag, thanking him for the trust and moments they shared together and wishing him well for the future.