Former United manager’s emotional letter to the Manchester United fans after brutal sacking this Monday revealed.
Former United manager Erik ten Hag wishes Manchester United fans “nothing but success, trophies and glory”.
After last weekend’s 2-1 Premier League loss to West Ham, the 54-year-old was fired. And United named Sporting manager Ruben Amorim as the Dutchman’s long-term replacement.
In a statement issued by his agency SEG, Ten Hag, who won two trophies in consecutive seasons at United, thanked supporters.
“Thank you for always being there for the club,” he said. “Whether it was at a game far away or a tough match at Old Trafford, your support has been unshakeable. The atmosphere at Old Trafford has always been electrifying, thanks to you.
“I also want to thank the staff in every department of the club for their unwavering support in good times and bad.”
After taking over in the summer of 2022, the former Ajax manager ended the team’s six-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup and finishing third in the Premier League during his first season.
Although United finished a dismal seventh in the league. Ten Hag also guided the team to victory over rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final in May. After United finished the 2024–25 season in 14th place after nine games, he was fired.
“We won two trophies – achievements that I will cherish for the rest of my life,” added Ten Hag.
“Of course my dream was to bring more trophies to the cabinet. Unfortunately, that dream has come to an end.
“I wish all Manchester United fans nothing but success, trophies and glory.
“Your support, and the warmth I received from everyone at the club, helped me feel at home. Thank you for this chapter in my life.”
On Friday, United announced that Portuguese coach Amorim, 39, will join Old Trafford from Sporting of Lisbon on November 11 on a deal that will last until June 2027.
The team’s next three games will be played under former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took over as interim manager after Ten Hag was fired on Monday.