Erik ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United in October after a poor start to the season, costing the club £14.5 million to terminate his contract, along with Dan Ashworth. An additional £10.4 million was paid to Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, and Pieter Morel, and £10.4 million was paid to Sporting CP for ten Hag's transfer.