The Dutchman was taken from his Cheshire home to a private jet less than two hours after the announcement.

DISCLOSED After being fired as Manchester United manager yesterday, Erik ten Hag boards a private plane to the Netherlands with an anticipated £15 million golden farewell. At 11 a.m., the 54-year-old Dutchman received his marching orders.

6Erik ten Hag boards a private jet to Amsterdam just hours after being sacked as Man Utd’s managerCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

6The 54-year-old Dutchman was whisked from his Cheshire home to Manchester AirportCredit: Zenpix

Before being flown home from Manchester to Amsterdam in a Cessna light aircraft, he was spotted grinning around 2:15 p.m. Ten Hag was spotted crouched in the back of a black Mercedes S Class driven by a chauffeur less than two hours after the announcement, at 1:30 pm. Before his private flight departed for Amsterdam at 2:15 p.m., the 54-year-old Dutchman was driven from his Cheshire home to Manchester Airport, where he was photographed wearing the gilet and carrying a bag. After a difficult two and a half-year tenure, he is expected to get a £15 million payout. He is the seventh manager to be fired since Sir Alex Ferguson resigned in 2013 after 27 years in charge. Only 166 days ago, United executives extended Ten Hag’s £6.5 million-per-year contract until June 2026. His assistant, 48-year-old fellow Dutchman and former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, has been appointed interim manager. “The dressing room has been like a morgue lately — and it is no wonder Ten Hag has gone,” a club insider stated. When he granted him the extension in the summer, the owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has admitted to acting emotionally rather than rationally. He is now acting irrationally.United has 11 points from nine games, good for 14th place in the Premier League right now. United We Stand fanzine’s Andy Mitten stated: “I would never celebrate United firing a manager, but this season has been a nightmare and finishing eighth last year is not good enough.” “It is a very costly move after what happened in the summer, and we have previously made huge pay-offs to managers, and that is the last thing the club needs right now.”Ten Hag received the extension from club owner Ineos following the team’s unexpected victory over rival Manchester City in the FA Cup Final in May.   “This is long overdue and no one could be that the hierarchy have finally acted,” a different United source added in reference to the dismissal. However, the manner it has been carried out is disorganized and demonstrates how disorganized the club is from top to bottom. After the FA Cup victory, the club’s decision to extend Ten Hag’s contract was the worst thing they could have done. Even though it was a tremendous accomplishment, it was so clear that it overshadowed a terrible season. And the owners may have lost more than £10 million as a result. Even while there might be some wiggle area, Erik won’t accept anything less than a substantial payout. “It has also happened before in recent years, with previous managers like Jose Mourinho receiving hefty rewards. “It’s a sign of the turmoil that has engulfed the team since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure.” “Erik ten Hag has resigned from his position as Manchester United men’s first-team manager,” United announced in the announcement of the dismissal. After being hired in April 2022, Erik guided the team to two domestic championships: the FA Cup in 2024 and the Carabao Cup in 2023. “We wish Erik the best of luck in the future and appreciate everything he has done while he has been with us. While a permanent head coach is being sought, Ruud van Nistelrooy will serve as the team’s interim coach with assistance from the present coaching staff.

Ex-United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, 48, who was Ten Hag’s assistant, has taken over as interim boss.

6Ten Hag has faced criticism over his management of players such as Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty

German national team manager Julian Nagelsmann, former Barcelona manager Xavi, and Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim are among the names in the running to succeed him. Thomas Frank of Brentford and former England manager Gareth Southgate, who just appointed Jimmy Worrall, a personal friend of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as his agent, are also candidates for the Old Trafford position. Following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho and backroom employees, United paid £19.6 million in compensation in 2019.

It was announced two weeks ago that Sir Alex would be departing his £2 million-a-year position as a United ambassador at the end of the current campaign. In the midst of an Ineos-led economic campaign and when 250 employees lost their jobs in the summer, club legend Eric Cantona called that choice disgraceful. Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Ten Hag in 2022, was among the stars he has been criticized for managing. The management blasted Many of his new hires were former Dutch league players or former teammates. Some acquisitions, like as Brazilian winger Antony, who cost £85 million, have not lived up to expectations.

“There has undoubtedly been a divided dressing room recently,” the person continued. Many players disliked Ten Hag, and many will be pleased to hear this. “His handling of stars has to be questioned, and his man-management has not been excellent. “There is no question that Erik was a good-hearted, honest man who loved the club and put in a lot of work. However, one of the factors that led to conflict was his tendency to be rigid and dogmatic.

Since they didn’t believe his strategies would be effective, the players are relieved he’s gone. It’s not that they didn’t like him personally. Now that Ruud is in command, there is a fresh vibe and a growing sense that, should he do well, he will be hired on a permanent basis. Regarding the news, United captain Bruno Fernandes, 30, said: “Thanks for everything, boss.” I value our time together and the trust you have given me, and I want the best for you in the future. Rio Ferdinand, a pundit and former United defender, stated: “A significant portion of this team was recruited by Erik ten Hag.

“But some of these players have been here for one, two, three managers and we’ve still had the same results.

“Someone’s got to come in and change that now.”