Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag after he was summoned to a morning meeting at Carrington and informed his time as boss was over.
The decision to axe the Dutchman after two-and-a-half years in charge came after Sunday’s defeat at West Ham left United in 14th place in the Premier League.
Ten Hag’s new No 2 Ruud van Nistelrooy will step in on an interim basis while the club look for a permanent replacement.
Former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez, Brentford manager Thomas Frank, Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim and ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic are believed to have been sounded out.
Ten Hag was in the dark over his fate until Monday morning, when he was called to meet with CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth. Sources say the meeting with ‘respectful and dignified’.
Ten Hag is still in Manchester and his car has been spotted at his home today. He recorded a final press conference after Sunday’s game at West Ham, ahead of Man United’s Carabao Cup…
