November 1st 2024.
Earlier this week, Manchester United announced the departure of Erik ten Hag as the club's manager. In his first public statement since his dismissal, Ten Hag expressed his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support during his time at the club. Despite his efforts, the 54-year-old was let go on Monday due to a disappointing run of results that left United in 14th place in the Premier League standings.
During his two-and-a-half-year tenure at Old Trafford, Ten Hag led the team to two major trophies - the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup. However, the club's management ultimately decided to bring in a new manager after a 2-1 loss to West Ham last weekend. Ruben Amorim, highly regarded as one of the best young coaches in Europe, has been confirmed as Ten Hag's successor. However, he will continue to manage Sporting until the next international break.
In the meantime, former Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will remain in his interim role and lead United in their upcoming match against Chelsea this weekend. In a statement released by Ten Hag's agency, SEG Football, the recently departed manager expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the fans' support and the electrifying atmosphere at Old Trafford that always gave the team a boost, even in away games.
Ten Hag also thanked the club staff for their constant support and expressed his disappointment at not being able to fulfill his dream of winning more trophies with United. He wished the fans and the club nothing but success and glory in the future. Amorim, on the other hand, is looking forward to his new role as a Premier League head coach and his first match against Ipswich Town on November 24.
The highly-rated 39-year-old has had a remarkable rise in his coaching career, going from a third-tier Portuguese team to the top-flight league in just over a year. He led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years and repeated the feat last season. Although he has remained quiet about his negotiations with United, Amorim is expected to address his appointment after Sporting's match against Estrela tonight.
When asked if he had spoken to Ten Hag following his dismissal, interim manager van Nistelrooy confirmed that he had seen him earlier this week and spoke to him before the game. He also mentioned that Ten Hag was understandably disappointed as he genuinely cared for the club. In the end, it was clear that results in football ultimately determine a manager's fate, and Ten Hag himself acknowledged this. Despite the initial positivity and hard work during the pre-season, United's new style did not bring the desired results.
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