Manchester United lastly pulled the set off on Monday, dismissing supervisor Erik ten Hag after a torrid begin to the 2024/25 season.
The Purple Devils’ woes stretch again to final season beneath the previous Ajax supervisor and there was an inevitability about his sacking. The truth is, United already look to be closing in on the appointment of his successor – Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP.
As a lot as Ten Hag’s dismissal got here as no shock, United gamers have taken to social media to honour their former supervisor, who arrived at Previous Trafford in the beginning of the 2022/23 season.
Membership skipper Bruno Fernandes was one of many first to pay tribute to Ten Hag on Instagram. “Thanks for all the pieces boss! I recognize the belief and the moments we share collectively, I want you all the most effective sooner or later,” mentioned the Portuguese star.
“Even figuring out the final interval hasn’t been nice from all of us I hope you followers can preserve with you the nice issues the supervisor has finished for our membership!” he added.
Luke Shaw shared an identical sentiment, writing: “Days like right now should not good or simple, however I’m grateful for what we achieved collectively. I wish to say thanks and want you all of the success for the longer term boss.”
Kobbie Mainoo loved his breakthrough season beneath Ten Hag in 2023/24 and {the teenager} expressed his appreciation following Monday’s information.
“Thanks in your belief and perception in me and for giving me the chance to play for my boyhood membership. I want you all the most effective for the longer term,” he wrote on Instagram.
Lisandro Martinez was one of many former Ajax gamers Ten Hag signed throughout his time in Manchester, with the Argentine swift to thank the 54-year-old for the chance.
“Thanks for the belief you positioned in me, coach,” mentioned Martinez. “It’s not the ending we hoped for, and we’re actually feeling it as a result of accountability is all the time shared. However we maintain onto the good recollections of Wembley and your ardour for United. Good luck and each success sooner or later.”
Legendary United striker and Ten Hag’s assistant supervisor Ruud van Nistelrooy will take cost of the Purple Devils till a everlasting appointment is made.
Wednesday’s Carabao Cup conflict towards Leicester Metropolis is United’s first match with out Ten Hag within the dugout earlier than Chelsea go to Previous Trafford on Sunday.
