Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag is “set for huge pay cut” as a result of his performances

Even if he isn’t fired this summer, Erik ten Hag will bear the consequences for his disastrous season at Manchester United.

Even if Erik ten Hag escapes the firing squad this summer, he will apparently still have to deal with the fallout from his terrible second season as Manchester United’s manager. The Dutchman, who hasn’t played in the Champions League this season, is set to follow his teammates in taking a sizable pay reduction.

After just one league victory in their last seven games, United’s chances of staying in Europe’s top tournament are all but gone.

As of right now, Aston Villa is 16 points clear of United in fourth place in the Premier League. United also trails Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in seventh place.

It is improbable that England can secure a fifth Champions League spot by coefficient this season, meaning the Red Devils will have to fight to make it to Europe at all.

Over the previous ten years, the club’s frequent withdrawals from the Champions League have had a negative financial impact on players whose contracts are contingent on team performance.

ESPN claims that Ten Hag received a comparable contract when he took over as manager in 2022 following United’s failure to advance to the Champions League under Ralf Rangnick.

Along with most of his team, the 54-year-old’s contract is reportedly set to decrease by 25% if he fails to meet expectations this season.

Ten Hag reportedly receives an annual salary of £9 million at Old Trafford; therefore, if he stays in charge, he would receive £6.75 million in compensation the following season.

If United decides to part ways after the summer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe should be asked for a smaller compensation amount because of the decline in salary and the fact that he would be closer to the June 2025 contract expiration date.

The way United defeated Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final raised questions for Ten Hag, who called the match “embarrassing” and a “disgrace.”

Louis van Gaal was fired in 2016 despite the M16 giants’ FA Cup victory, and their miserable Premier League and Champions League performances have raised speculations of a repetition.