Sports Correspondent

Manchester United has officially announced the dismissal of head coach Erik ten Hag following a disappointing start to the season.

The decision came after the team suffered a 2-1 defeat against West Ham on Sunday, leaving the Red Devils in 14th place in the Premier League standings.

Ruud van Nistelrooy, who joined the club as Ten Hag’s assistant last summer, has been appointed as interim manager.

In a statement released on Monday, the club said, “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching staff, while a search for a permanent head coach begins.”

Ten Hag joined Manchester United in April 2022 and guided the club to two domestic trophies, winning the EFL Cup in the 2022/23 season and the FA Cup last season.