It’s been revealed how much Manchester United will have had to pay to sack Erik ten Hag on Monday morning.
News broke just one day after United’s disappointing 2-1 defeat by West Ham that United had parted ways with the Dutchman after two-and-a-half years in charge.
The Red Devils released a full statement thanking Ten Hag for his services to the club, having lead them to two domestic trophies during his time at Old Trafford.
Now, Mail Sport has discovered that United chiefs would have had to spend up to £15million to dismiss the Dutchman.
This comes after Ten Hag signed a contract extension with the Red Devils at the start of July – shortly after helping United win the FA Cup title.
Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Manchester United after their miserable start to the season
It’s been revealed how much Manchester United will have had to pay to sack Ten Hag
The Dutchman had been in talks with United over a new deal after co-owners Ineos decided to keep him in charge following an 2023-24 end-of-season review.
Speaking back in July, after signing the one-year contract extension, Ten Hag said: ‘I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together.
‘Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined.
‘However, we must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles.
‘In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision for reaching those goals, and we are all strongly committed to making that journey together.’
However, despite offering Ten Hag a new deal nearly four months ago, United have now opted to part ways with the coach.
Ten Hag was offered a contract extension back in July after co-owners Ineos decided to keep him in charge following an 2023-24 end-of-season review
Sir Jim Ratcliffe (left) pictured with Ten Hag (middle) shortly after taking charge at the club
In a statement on the club website, United said: ‘Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.
‘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.
‘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’.
The Dutchman, who had his contract extended through to 2026 in July, is likely to pocket a significant compensation package after being axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos just three months into the new campaign.
Club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over at Old Trafford on an interim basis, while Brentford’s Thomas Frank, Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, Borussia Dortmund’s Edin Terzic and ex-Barcelona boss Xavi have been linked with the role permanently.
Ten Hag led the club to two trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024
Thomas Tuchel, who United considered in the summer, has since been named Gareth Southgate’s successor by the Football Association and will take charge of England from January.
Sunday’s 2-1 defeat against West Ham proved the final straw for Manchester United’s chiefs, with the club now three wins, two draws and four losses from their opening nine games of the season.
Casemiro thought he had at least rescued a point at the London Stadium when he equalised in the 81st minute to cancel out Crysencio Summerville’s strike, but Jarrod Bowen’s controversial stoppage-time penalty consigned Ten Hag to yet another disappointing defeat.
Significant pressure had mounted on Ten Hag ahead of the second international break of the season in October, prompting Manchester United to hold an executive meeting in London, led by Ratcliffe.