Erik ten Hag watches a Premier League match in Holland as his former club prepares to face Chelsea, marking his return to sport just five days after being let go by Manchester United

Erik ten Hag, who was fired earlier this week as manager of Manchester United, has been seen at a football stadium for the first time since then.

Erik ten Hag (top row, middle) has been spotted back in a football stadium for the first time since he was sacked by Manchester United earlier this week

After intense negotiations with Ineos executives following United’s contentious 2-1 loss to West Ham, the Dutchman’s tenure as manager came to an end on Monday morning.

Ten Hag was seen at a match in the Dutch Eredivisie between Heracles Almelo and NAC Breda

During his two and a half years at Old Trafford, Ten Hag won the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, but his team struggled to make the Premier League playoffs, particularly in his last full season, when they finished ninth, their worst ever. Ten Hag returned to the Netherlands immediately after his dismissal and was recently seen at a Dutch Eredivisie match between Heracles Almelo and NAC Breda.

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Brian De Keersmaecker scored twice to lead the home team to a 2-0 victory at the Erve Asito stadium, and the 54-year-old was there to watch it.

This sighting occurs the day after the ex-Ajax manager sent a moving farewell address to United fans, thus ending his tenure as manager. He wished the club continued success and complimented the backroom staff in it.

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“To my devoted audience, Please accept my utmost gratitude. He spoke. I appreciate your unwavering support for the club. Your unwavering support has been evident at every game, whether it was a distant encounter or a challenging meeting at Old Trafford.

Because of you, Old Trafford has always had a thrilling vibe. It happened a lot. It was an amazing experience for the squad and me when United chants took over the opposing stadiums, even when we weren’t playing in England. During summer travels or in Europe.

Meeting Manchester United fans all across the globe is something I’ve always loved. As I strolled the streets and conversed with fans from all over the world—in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the United States—you motivated me and brought a powerful feeling of togetherness. That is the unique quality that makes United fans exceptional.