Erik ten Hag Eyes Managerial Comeback After Manchester United Exit

• Erik ten Hag could return to management barely a month after his sacking at Manchester United
• The Dutchman is being considered for a role at German club RB Leipzig after a slow start to the season
• Leipzig have lost five of their last six matches, putting head coach Marco Rose under heavy pressure

Erik ten Hag is still one of the world's most-wanted managers despite his struggles at Manchester United.

The Dutchman was fired from his role at Old Trafford after a terrible start to the 2024/25 campaign that crumbled any chance of the Red Devils clinching the Premier League title this season.

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been linked with a return to management barely a month after he was fired.

Ten Hag, who was fired by the bosses at Manchester United, was replaced by Portuguese young manager Reuben Amorim after leading the Red Devils to 14th place on the league table.

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The Dutchman won an FA Cup and a League Cup while at Old Trafford, but his team's performances were underwhelming.

RB Leipzig eyeing Erik ten Hag

According to Patrick Berger of Sky Germany, the former Ajax coach is a prospective replacement for Marco Rose.

Rose's team is experiencing a bad run of form. They've lost five of their last six matches in all competitions, including a 5-1 home loss to Wolfsburg this weekend.

The last time RB Leipzig won a game was in the DFB Pokal was on October 29 versus St Pauli.

Despite their poor run of results, they are fourth in the Bundesliga with 21 points after 12 matches.

The German club has already fired sporting director Rouven Schröder, and Rose might follow in the following days or weeks if performances do not improve.

According to the source, Ten Hag is one of the possibilities for the coaching position, along with former Benfica coach Roger Schmidt.

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What sacking Ten Hag cost Man United

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Manchester United's most recent financial report shows it cost the club £10.4 million to compensate the former Ajax manager Ten Hag and his staff members after they were fired.

Furthermore, the Red Devils paid Sporting Lisbon £11 million in compensation for Amroim and his team, costing the club £22 million to change managers and find his replacement.

Source: TUKO.co.ke