After Man United sacked Ten Hag to start the season and held talks with Amorim

Manchester United's patience has finally run out Fired manager Erik ten Haag Monday follows a troubled start to the season which has seen the 20-time English champions infuriate the Premier League amid a period of major upheaval at the club.

Portuguese team Sporting coach Ruben Amorim was in talks to replace Ten Haag, British media reported.

Ten Haag has won two domestic cups during his 2 1/2 years in charge but the Dutchman has cost United their worst start to a season, with the team finishing 14th and losing four of their first nine league games.

Heavy home loss to fierce rivals Liverpool And Tottenham Ten has put Haag under enormous pressure and seemingly changed the mood among United fans who were previously ready to give him more time. A 2-1 loss to West Ham Sunday proved to be his last game in charge.

United have won just one of their last eight games in all competitions.

“Erik ten Haag has left his role as manager of Manchester United's men's first team,” United said, adding that Ruud van Nistelrooy, one of ten Haag's assistants and a former striker at the club, will take over as interim head coach. A permanent head coach was appointed.

“We are grateful to Eric for all he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.”

Amorim, who has coached Sporting since 2020 and won the Portuguese league in 2021 and 2024, appears to be a top candidate to fill the vacancy, with local newspaper Manchester Evening News reporting that he has agreed in principle to become United's next manager and a compensation package is being discussed. being

United has not publicly commented on Amorim.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank, previously linked with United, was asked about his interest in the job and replied: “I've said it many times, I'm very happy here. I think it is one of the best clubs in the world. Who knows what will happen in the future? But I'm very happy here.”

Joined are former England coach Gareth Southgate, former Chelsea manager Graham Potter and former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez.

Ten Haag joined from Dutch giants Ajax in 2022 and has been tasked with bringing back the good times at the club since former manager Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

Despite winning the League Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup this year, United were showing no signs of improvement in their worst league campaign in 34 years, finishing eighth last season.

Already 12 points behind first-placed Manchester City in the Premier League, United — who have had no distinct style of play under Ten Haag and often concede late goals — appear to have little hope of challenging for the title and are in danger of missing out. Once again about the lucrative Champions League qualification.

Ten hag only He kept his job After an unexpected win over fierce rivals Man City in the FA Cup final in May and a wide-ranging review of United's end of the year. He was then handed over One year extension 2026 on his contract.

However, the club's new soccer leadership – led by new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe – was unhappy with the pace of change and recent results under Ten Haag, who has since overseen spending around 615 million pounds ($800 million) on new players. Arrivals Only Chelsea have spent more time in the Premier League.

Ratcliffe, the British billionaire, has taken control of United's soccer operations in recent months with a new CEO, sporting director and technical director. They now need to appoint a sixth permanent manager following Ferguson's departure, following David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ten Haag.

“I don't think anyone will be really shocked after what happened yesterday,” former United defender Gary Neville said of West Ham's latest defeat.

“The fact that they are in 14th position is unacceptable. You can't be 14th after nine games without being under significant pressure.

Current United captain Bruno Fernandes congratulated Ten Haag on Instagram.

“Thanks for everything boss!” Fernandes wrote, with a photo of him and Ten Haag holding the FA Cup trophy. “I appreciate the trust and the moments we share together, I wish you all the best for the future.

Fernandes added: “Even knowing that last time was not good for all of us, I hope your fans can keep the good things the manager has done for our club to you!”

United winger Alejandro Garnacho also took to Instagram to say: “It didn't go as we wanted, but we'll remember the good times we had together and I wish you all the best in the future. Thank you very much Eric. “…

United's next game is at home to Leicester in the English League Cup on Wednesday.