the sacking of Louis van Gaal on Monday.
The 20 times English champions confirmed the departure of the Dutch coach, whose brief tenure was hugely overshadowed by criticism of the team’s style of play and conservative tactical decisions.
Manchester United were knocked out in the group stages of the Champions League, were eliminated by arch rivals Liverpool in the Europa League and also failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League, leaving van Gaal’s position at Man United untenable.
The former Netherlands boss has left the club along with his Dutch coaches with immediate effect – winning the FA Cup in a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in their final game in association with Man United – but the future of club legend Ryan Giggs still remains in doubt.