Manchester United’s patience with Erik ten Hag finally reached its limits after a disappointing defeat to West Ham left the Red Devils in 14th position in the Premier League. Although the club supported Ten Hag in their first season, marked by an FA Cup victory, management felt that performances and results this season no longer met expectations. With an average of only 1.2 points per match in the Premier League and an absence of victories in the Europa League, Ten Hag’s record no longer allowed hope of a return to the Champions League, the minimum objective set by the new shareholders. and leaders.
United’s new project and the end of faith in Ten Hag
Despite significant changes in management under the leadership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and the arrival of assistants like Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ten Hag failed to achieve the expected progress. His insistence on signing Antony for €85.6m and the inconsistent performances of executives like Marcus Rashford also factored into the decision. After several in-depth discussions, notably in Ibiza this summer, United finally opted for the dismissal of Ten Hag, hoping to find a replacement capable of turning the club around in the middle of this difficult season.
