Erik ten Hag has released a statement and spoken for the first time since being sacked by Manchester United . Ten Hag , who was appointed in 2022, was dismissed on Monday following their controversial 2-1 defeat away to West Ham , leaving United 14th in the Premier League table. The Red Devils have moved quickly to select the former Ajax manager's replacement, officially appointing Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim on Friday. Amorim won't take up his new post until the international break ,