Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has sent an open letter to United fans days after he was sacked as the club’s manager, MySportDab reports.
The Dutch tactician was relieved of his role with the club two months after he signed a one-year contract extension.
His sack followed a dragging run of poor results with the Red Devils domestically and in Europe.
Former United player-turned-coach Ruud Van Nistelroy took interim charge while the club await the arrival of Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim.
We reported earlier the club have announced Ruben Amorim as new manager with the 39-yesr-old expected to kick off his reign after the November international break.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag has penned an open letter to Manchester United fans days after his sack.
Specifically addressing the fans, the letter reads;
”Dear fans, Let me start by thanking you. you for always being there for the club. 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 felt it many times. Also in away games, it gave the team and me an incredible feeling to hear the United chants taking over the opponents stadiums, whether the game was in England. Europe or during the summer tours.
“I always enjoyed meeting Manchester United fans throughout the world. Walking the streets and being able to chat with fans in England, Europe, Asia, Australia, the USA – you inspired me and radiated a strong sense of unity. That’s what makes United supporters so special.
‘I want to thank you for giving me this feeling and for your support. I also want to thank the staff in every department of the club for their unwavering support in good times and bad.
‘We won two trophies – achievements that I will cherish for the rest of my life. 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.’
Ten Hag was the fifth Manchester United that was sacked in the post-Ferguson era, joining the likes of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
