Assistant manager and ex-striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy takes interim charge of Man United while the club search for a new manager, Reuters reports.
Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag in what the club said was a unanimous decision, with the Old Trafford side 14th in the Premier League after nine games and showing no sign they are on a path back to former glory.
“Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager,” United said in a statement.
“Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited,” it added.
With British billionaire and INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe taking over football operations last season, the club initially stuck with Ten Hag to have continuity in the manager’s position during a time of change but United did not see any momentum or progress to believe they were on the right path.
A poor start to the season also saw United draw their first three Europa League games from winning positions.
