Erik ten Hag Returns to Manchester, Eats at His Favourite Restaurant

• Erik ten Hag was spotted at his favourite restaurant in Manchester weeks after he was relieved of his duties
• Ten Hag was fired as Manchester United boss after a poor start to the season that culminated with a 2-1 loss to West Ham
• Ruben Amorim has since been appointed as the new manager, with the Portuguese coach impressing the club's bosses already

Erik ten Hag was spotted back in Manchester almost three weeks after he was fired as Manchester United's manager.

Ten Hag was dismissed on 28 October and reportedly left immediately for his native country, the Netherlands.

Why did Erik ten Hag return to Manchester?

The former Ajax manager has returned to Manchester, where he was spotted at his favourite restaurant, the Piccolino in Hale Village with his wife.

The Daily Mail reports that he had earlier cleared his mansion in Cheshire.

Reactions to the news:

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Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@Pp__677:

"Hopefully he came across some grateful fans who thanked him for his services."

@CouncilRonaldo:

"He still won us 2 trophies, football was terrible but we got some silverware."

@utdlenny:

"Go back to Amsterdam bro."

@GhanaYesu_:

"Maybe Manchester United want to appoint him back so they can sack him again."

@Xpenscve:

"Give this man a break and focus on the new manager please."

Ten Hag was replaced by his assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was in charge of four games pending the arrival of Ruben Amorim.

Amorim arrived in Manchester on 11 November and has met some players and fans who didn't go on national duty during his tour at Old Trafford.

Amorim has traits Ten Hag didn't have

It is now emerging that the Portuguese head coach has already impressed his bosses with a key trait his predecessor lacked. Amorim has displayed 'charisma' and 'an air of self-assurance' in his first few days on the job.

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The impromptu photo-op with fans at Old Trafford brought his charismatic side to the fore as he chatted with them.

The Mirror adds that Ten Hag lacked these traits in 2021 when Tottenham interviewed him for the head coach role.

In his first interview and address to fans, Amorim promised to work tirelessly to take the club back to where it belongs.

Bolt comments on new Man United coach

Briefly News has also reported that multiple Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has weighed in on Ruben Amorim's appointment as Manchester United's new coach.

Amorim, the former Sporting CP coach, takes over from Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed following a disappointing run of results. With Man United currently sitting 13th in the Premier League after 11 games, Amorim is set to make his managerial debut next weekend.

Source: TUKO.co.ke