It would cost Manchester United dearly if they fired controversial team manager Erik ten Hag. If he is kicked out, the Dutchman will receive a horrendous severance payment.

According to information from GOAL The English record champions would have to pay their coach 17.5 million pounds (21 million euros) in the event of an early separation. If those responsible for United had already pulled the ripcord in the summer, when ten Hag’s job was also under discussion, “only” 10 million pounds (12 million euros) would have been due.

Ten Hag has been in office since 2022. A decent first season was followed by a mixed second season, which was brightened up by winning the FA Cup. ManUnited’s bosses around new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe decided to continue with the former Ajax coach. They extended his contract, which is valid until 2025, by another year.