Ten Hag dismissed: Man Utd sack manager Erik ten Hag after club’s 35-year Premier League worst

Manchester United has sacked manager Erik ten Hag following the club’s lacklustre start to the season, with patience finally running out with the Dutchman.

Manchester United has sacked manager Erik ten Hag following the club’s lacklustre start to the season, the fallen Premier League giants announced on Monday.

United dropped to a lowly 14th in the table after suffering their fourth defeat in nine league games at West Ham on Sunday and have won only one of their last eight games in all competitions.

They are also 21st of 36 teams in the Europa League table, having drawn their three opening fixtures.

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Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag has been sacked. Picture: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

Ruben Amorim, who is currently in charge of Sporting Lisbon, is close to agreeing a deal to take over at Old Trafford, according to multiple reports in the UK press.

“Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager,” said a club statement.

“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.

United added Van Nistelrooy, who returned to the club as Ten Hag’s assistant in July, would now serve as interim manager while they went in search of a new full-time boss.

“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.”

Even before the West Ham loss, the Dutch manager Ten Hag had presided over United’s worst start to an English top-flight campaign since the 1989/90 season.

The 54-year-old Ten Hag’s position had been repeatedly called into question in recent week after United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe kept him on board at Old Trafford following the club’s FA Cup final win over Manchester City at Wembley in May.

Originally published as Ten Hag dismissed: Man Utd sack manager Erik ten Hag after club’s 35-year Premier League worst