Erik ten Hag 'embarrassed' by Scott McTominay transfer as ex-Man United manager slams club bosses
Erik ten Hag has accused Manchester United bosses of breaking promises in his first major interview since being fired in October 2024, also revealing Scott McTominay's sale to Napoli left him 'embarrassed'
Ex-Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has criticized club executives for breaking promises made to him and lambasted the decision to sell midfielder Scott McTominay. Ten Hag accused Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos team of failing to honor their commitments during an interview with The Athletic. The Dutchman was dismissed from his role at Old Trafford in October 2024, months after signing a contract extension.
United had previously discussed potential replacements with managers Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi. The club's decision to terminate Ten Hag's contract came after a loss to West Ham United. Despite earning accolades like the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, Ten Hag felt embarrased by the club's actions, particularly the offloading of McTominay to Napoli.
The Scotland international had previously scored 10 goals in the 2023/2024 season and contributed significantly to the team's success. Ten Hag also expressed disappointment over missed transfer targets, including Frenkie de Jong, Declan Rice, and Harry Kane, which he believed could have bolstered the team's performance in the long term.
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