ERIK TEN HAG has been spotted for the first time since his dramatic Manchester United axing.
The Dutchman was dismissed as Red Devils manager on Monday morning.
Ten Hag was seen getting into the back of his car as he left his Cheshire home just hours after his sacking.
The 54-year-old bowed his head and hid from the cameras as he prepared to travel back to the Netherlands.
Man Utd released a blunt 87-word statement as the 54-year-old was relieved of his duties.
It read: "Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.
"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."
Ten Hag's assistant Ruud Van Nistelrooy will now take temporary charge at the Theatre of Dreams.
United star Bruno Fernandes has become the first player to pay tribute to Ten Hag.
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The Portuguese playmaker wrote on Instagram: "Thanks for everything boss!
"I appreciate the trust and the moments we share together, I wish you all the best in the future.
"Even knowing the last period hasn’t been great from all of us, I hope you fans can keep with you the good things the manager has done for our club!"
Ten Hag was sacked with United 14th in the Premier League and £300MILLION out of pocket.
He was handed a one-year contract extension over the summer after an unexpected triumph in the FA Cup.
SunSport understands the United boardroom was keen to give the Dutchman a chance to work under the new structure put in place by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
However, they were left disappointed by both the results and the performances on the pitch this season.
In his two seasons with the club, Ten Hag signed 21 players at a cost of over £545m.
He won 70 of his 128 games in change, at a win ratio of just under 55 per cent.
The Dutchman's final game was a 2-1 defeat at West Ham on Sunday.