Erik ten Hag has responded to his sacking by Manchester United by thanking followers for his or her “unshakeable” help and saying his “dream has come to an finish”.
In a press release issued by his brokers hours after United introduced Ruben Amorim as his successor, Ten Hag referred to as the ambiance at Previous Trafford “electrifying” and stated supporters had “radiated a robust sense of unity”.
“We received two trophies – achievements that I’ll cherish for the remainder of my life,” stated Ten Hag, referencing United’s Carabao Cup triumph in his first marketing campaign and their FA Cup ultimate victory over Manchester Metropolis final season, which got here regardless of studies that he could be dismissed whatever the outcome and led to the membership triggering a one-year extension in his contract.
“My dream was to convey extra trophies to the cupboard. Sadly, that dream has come to an finish. I want all Manchester United followers nothing however success, trophies and glory.
“Your help and the heat I obtained from everybody on the membership helped me really feel at house. Thanks for this chapter in my life.”
A message from Erik ten Hag pic.twitter.com/Iqxfup9V0B
— SEG Soccer (@SEG_Football) November 1, 2024
Ten Hag assertion
Ten Hag was sacked on Monday, a day after a 2-1 defeat at West Ham left United with three wins and 4 losses from their first 9 league video games and 4 victories in 14 in all competitions.
United introduced in April 2022 that Ten Hag would be part of them from Ajax, the place he received the Dutch title 3 times and KNVB Cup twice.
The 20-time champions weren’t credible title challengers in his first season, ending 14 factors behind champions Manchester Metropolis and 9 behind second-placed Arsenal.
Worse was to come back in 2023-24, when United’s eighth-placed place was their lowest since 1989-90, accompanied by ending backside of a Champions League group containing Bayern Munich, Copenhagen and Galatasaray, profitable as soon as through the group stage.
“It was a tragic day, I talked to Erik and noticed him” 💬
Ruud van Nistelrooy on the day of Erik ten Hag’s dismissal 🔴 pic.twitter.com/btm4axYB6w
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 1, 2024
Amorim replaces Ten Hag
The Ineos Group, who finalised their takeover of the membership’s footballing operations in February, allowed Ten Hag to spend greater than £200 million in the summertime however there was no sustained upturn in performances and outcomes.
The 54-year-old additionally noticed little return on the £86m he used to make winger Antony the second-most costly signing in United’s historical past in September 2022.
Portuguese Amorim will be part of United from Sporting on November 11. The 39-year-old has led the Liga Portugal leaders to 2 titles in his homeland.