Erik ten Hag is on his way back home (Picture: Eamonn and James Clarke)

Erik ten Hag has been spotted for the first time since being sacked as the Manchester United manager, which saw him pocket a huge pay-off.

The Red Devils announced that Ten Hag had been officially axed on Monday following the 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Sunday.

United owe Ten Hag a mouth-watering £16,000,000 as part of the severance package, according to The Athletic.

Ten Hag has now been photographed for the first time since his dismissal with the Dutchman pictured in the back of a black Mercedes on his way to the airport.

The 54-year-old former Ajax boss was then snapped leaving Manchester on a private jet, presumably back to the Netherlands, just hours after the news broke.
Ten Hag was informed of his sacking on Monday morning, while Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was brought in as part of the first-team coaching staff in the summer, has been asked to take charge on an interim basis.

‘Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men?s first-team manager,’ the club said in a statement on Monday.

Erik ten Hag was seen being driven by a chauffeur (Picture: Zenpix Ltd)

‘Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.

‘We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.

‘Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as int...