• Erik ten Hag’s era at Manchester United ended on Monday following his sacking by the English giants
• The Dutchman’s contract was renewed for one year in the summer, but after a poor start to the season, the club canceled it.
• Since he was fired before his contract expired, he is entitled to considerable severance pay.

manchester united sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday following their controversial 2-1 loss to West Ham on Sunday.

The defeat left the Red Devils in 14th place in the Premier League after nine games, with Sunday’s defeat proving to be the last straw.

The English giants will have to pay compensation to the Dutchman after sacking him earlier in the season, months after activating a one-year contract extension.

Erik ten Hag was in his third season at manchester united. He led the Red Devils to the League Cup and FA Cup, but his team suffered humiliating defeats in the Premier League. This season, the 20-time English champions have won four matches.

Read also

Chelsea boss appears to send warning to Sancho amid Erik ten Hag’s departure from Man Utd

How much will Man United pay Erik ten Hag?

INEOS, led by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, decided to keep Erik ten Hag in the summer after a shock FA Cup victory over Manchester City.

However, with the team languishing in 14th place in the Premier League and winless in the Europa League, they had to sack the Dutchman.

By sacking him mid-season, the club will have to pay the former Ajax coach millions of pounds in compensation.

According Manchester Evening NewsErik ten Hag earned an annual salary of £6.75 million. Following his dismissal, he is entitled to redundancy pay, which could amount to £13.5m.

Most of the managers Man United have hired since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 have never terminated their contracts and the club has had to pay severance payments several times.

Read also

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola reacts to Erik ten Hag’s sacking as Manchester United manager

Who will replace Erik ten Hag?

Brief news I previously listed several after his departure from the coaching position.

Ruud van Nistelrooy, who will lead the team on an interim basis, is one of the favorites along with German coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Sporting coach Rubén Amorim has been named as a possible replacement and the club is already in talks with the young coach.

De Gea reacts to the dismissal of Ten Hag

Man United legend David De Gea shared a cheeky post on social media moments later as Brief news previously reported.

The Fiorentina goalkeeper spent 12 years at Old Trafford but left in the summer of 2023 after talks over a new deal collapsed.

Fountain: TUKO.co.ke