After a terrible start to the season, Manchester United fired Erik ten Hag on Monday and are apparently in negotiations with Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim to take over as their new manager. Dutchman Ten Hag’s time was finally up after United lost to West Ham on Sunday for the fourth time in nine league games, dropping them to a pitiful 14th place in the Premier League standings. One of the wealthiest clubs in the world has only won one of their previous eight games across all competitions, despite significant transactions in the transfer market before to this season.
Ten Hag’s coaching staff member and former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy was appointed temporary manager.
Several British media outlets have reported that United wants to hire Amorim, a 39-year-old manager of Sporting Lisbon who is regarded as one of Europe’s top young managers.
According to Sky Sports, United has spoken with Amorim and is willing to cover his release clause.
After Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool this year, Amorim was rumored to be the manager, but Dutch coach Arne Slot went to Anfield instead.
Ten Hag, 54, has been under constant scrutiny since United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe hired him after an internal assessment at the conclusion of the previous season, when the team finished seventh in the league but shocked Manchester City to win the FA Cup.
A one-year contract extension to June 2026 was even given to Ten Hag as an incentive.
However, United’s 2-1 loss to West Ham was the last straw since they haven’t improved much this season.
“Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager,” the club announced in a statement.
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