Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United came to an end after a disappointing 2-1 loss to West Ham on October 27. Following his resignation, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes urged fans to remember Ten Hag’s positive contributions to the club ¹ ². Ten Hag joined Manchester United in April 2022 and initially led the team to two domestic championships: the FA Cup in 2024 and the Carabao Cup in 2023 ¹ ².
Despite this initial success, the team’s performance declined, and they currently sit 14th in the Premier League, just three spots above the relegation zone ¹ ². Ten Hag’s struggles to find consistency and deliver results in the Premier League and European tournaments ultimately led to his departure ¹ ².
In his place, Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken over as interim head coach, backed by the current coaching staff ¹ ². The search for a permanent replacement is underway, with potential candidates including Xavi, Gareth Southgate, and Graham Potter ³.
