Erik ten Hag has spoken out about the ruthless world of football and the rise of 'opportunistic' figures in club hierarchies behind the scenes after accepting a surprising new position at his former club FC Twente. 'I was dismissed without having the chance to prove my approach works' Ten Hag said at his unveiling. 'But this is the world of football. You see more and more owners joining clubs who want to make their mark. Most tellingly, last week Ten Hag's former club also provided a persuasive example with Man United's firing of Ruben Amorim - the manager who replaced Ten Hag in November 2024.

Source: Metro January 14, 2026 23:17 UTC