Manchester United Faces £14.5M Payout After Managerial and Staff Changes

The club's financial results reveal the cost of sacking Erik ten Hag, sporting director Dan Ashworth, and other staff during a turbulent season.

Manchester United spent £14.5 million on severance payments for Erik ten Hag, Dan Ashworth, and other football staff, as disclosed in the club's latest financial report.
Erik ten Hag was dismissed in October, just three months after receiving a contract extension to 2026, costing the club £10.4 million in compensation.
Dan Ashworth, who joined as sporting director in July after negotiations with Newcastle, left in December after five months, receiving a £4.1 million payout.
The team's poor Premier League performance continues under new manager Ruben Amorim, with United currently in 15th place and enduring one of their worst seasons in history.
The financial strain of these decisions is compounded by reduced broadcast revenue due to United's failure to qualify for the Champions League, despite an £80 million cash injection from INEOS.