Erik ten Hag has penned a heartfelt message to Manchester United supporters simply days after being sacked because the membership’s supervisor.
The Dutchman was relieved of his duties on Monday after United slumped to their worst-ever begin to a Premier League season, with simply three wins from their first 9 video games.
The choice introduced an finish to his two-year spell at Previous Trafford, throughout which period he led the membership to success in each the FA and EFL Cups.
In his first message for the reason that sacking, Ten Hag addressed United’s fan base, thanked his backroom workers, and insisted he needs the membership nothing however success going ahead.
It learn: ‘Expensive followers, Let me begin by thanking you. Thanks for at all times being there for the membership. Whether or not it was at a sport distant or a tricky match at Previous Trafford, your help has been unshakeable.
Erik ten Hag has damaged his silence since being sacked as Manchester United supervisor
Dutchman was handed his marching orders after United’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham final weekend
Ten Hag paid tribute to United’s supporters in his farewell message, and insisted he needs the membership success sooner or later
‘The environment at Previous Trafford has at all times been electrifying, because of you. I felt it many instances. Additionally in away video games, it gave the staff and me an unimaginable feeling to listen to the United chants taking up the opponents stadiums, whether or not the sport was in England. Europe or through the summer time excursions.
‘I at all times loved assembly Manchester United followers all through the world. Strolling the streets and with the ability to chat with followers in England, Europe, Asia, Australia, the USA – you impressed me and radiated a powerful sense of unity. That is what makes United supporters so particular.
‘I wish to thanks for giving me this sense and on your help. I additionally wish to thank the workers in each division of the membership for his or her unwavering help in good instances and dangerous.
‘We received two trophies – achievements that I’ll cherish for the remainder of my life. After all, my dream was to carry 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 acquired from everybody on the membership helped me really feel at dwelling.
‘Thanks for this chapter in my life.’
United received each the EFL Cup and the FA Cup throughout his two-year stint at Previous Trafford
The membership have appointed Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as Ten Hag’s successor
On the identical day Ten Hag acquired the information of his sacking, membership chief govt Omar Berrada travelled to Portugal to finalise preparations for Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to function his successor.
Within the meantime, Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken non permanent cost of his former membership, and can lead United once they play host to Chelsea on Sunday.
