The costs of sacking Erik ten Hag have contributed to Manchester United's decision on the sacking of current boss Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim will not like getting accustomed to losing games at Manchester United after his side sustained a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur. United’s latest loss against Tottenham was their ninth in 21 games since Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United says the decision to fire Erik ten Hag and the departure of Dan Ashworth as sporting director has cost the club more than $18 million.

Manchester United spent £14.5million on sacking Erik ten Hag and other staff, figures from the club’s second quarter financial results reveal. The Dutchman was axed after a terrible start to the season but that poor form has continued under his predecessor, Ruben Amorim.

Manchester United were forced to pay a compensation bill of £14.5 million ($18.2m) to Erik ten Hag and his coaching team following his dismissal as manager last October.

Manchester United's latest financial report reveals a huge payout for the sackings of Erik ten Hag and Dan Ashworth, sparking fresh criticism of Ineos.

Manchester United announced just how much their mid-season sacking of Erik ten Hag cost the club, only months after handing him a contract extension