Manchester United Dismisses Erik ten Hag Amid Tumultuous Season Start

Manchester United has terminated the contract of manager Erik ten Hag following a disappointing start to the season, leaving them in 14th place in the Premier League. Despite winning two domestic cups, his tenure did not bring significant improvement. Ruud van Nistelrooy steps in as interim head coach.

In a decisive move, Manchester United has parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag, signaling impatience with the team's sluggish start in the Premier League. The club is currently positioned 14th in the standings after winning only three out of their nine league games.

Appointed in 2022, Ten Hag's short stint saw him clinching two domestic trophies, yet failing to uplift the club's languishing fortunes amid a competitive field. The Dutch manager's departure comes in the wake of a 2-1 defeat against West Ham, a blow that capped off a series of hefty losses including those to Liverpool and Tottenham.

With Ruud van Nistelrooy assuming the interim head coach role, the club embarks on the task of securing a permanent manager. This managerial change aligns with strategic shifts under new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe, who is steering the club through a period of restructuring its key leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)