How much compensation will Erik ten Hag get if Manchester United sack him? Fresh reports emerge on amount club will have to pay Dutch manager
According to a report by Football Insider, Manchester United will have to pay manager Erik ten Hag £17 million if he is eventually sacked. The Dutch manager has been under immense pressure following the club’s poor start to the 2024-25 campaign.
Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford hangs in the balance. The Red Devils have failed to impress and there have been strong reports that the club is considering a new manager if results do not improve.
Sacking the former Ajax coach means that the club would have to lay him off with compensation. As per the above-mentioned report, Ten Hag will receive an astonishing £17 million as compensation if he is shown the exit door at Old Trafford.
However, the cost of sacking ten Hag could affect how Manchester United spend in the upcoming transfer windows. According to the Financial Fair Play rules, clubs must not spend more than generate. Thus, United might be forced to limit future transfers in a bid to balance their books if Ten Hag is sacked
As a result of this, it is claimed that the club is hesitant to part ways with the manager. Nevertheless, if the results do not improve, they will be forced to relieve him of his duty.
The Red Devils were linked to Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate as possible replacements for ten Hag. However, the former recently became coach of England’s national team, while the latter is on a self-imposed sabbatical.
While his future at the club still remains uncertain, ten Hag eased the pressure on him by steering his side to a comeback 2-1 victory over Brentford on Saturday, October 19.
Is Erik ten Hag’s job at Manchester United safe following Brentford victory?
The Red Devils have ended their five-game winless run with the victory over Brentford. But Ten Hag will need more than a win to convince the fans and club board that he is the man for the job.
The result and performance in upcoming games will have a huge say on the manager’s future. They next play Fenerbahce away in the UEFA Europa League, followed by a trip to the London Stadium to face West Ham United in the league.
Manchester United are 11th in the league with 11 points after eight games. In the Europa League, they have managed two draws from two games and are ranked 21st on the league phase table.