"I Was Left Very Embarrassed And Betrayed" – Erik ten Hag Cries Out Today Oct 20 As Man Utd Broke 5 Ibiza Promises, Sold McTominay Behind My Back
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Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag don finally talk today Tuesday, October 20, 2026 after two years of silence since INEOS sack am.
Ten Hag break silence today in big interview with The Athletic – e reveal how Manchester United break 5 promises wey dem make for Ibiza – especially selling Scott McTominay wey dem agree make dem no sell.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed fresh details about his difficult spell at Old Trafford, accusing the club's leadership of failing to honour key promises and explaining the decisions that shaped his reign.
In an interview with The Athletic, published by Sky Sports on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Dutchman discussed his strained relationship with the club's hierarchy, his unsuccessful attempts to sign Harry Kane and Declan Rice, and his disagreements with Cristiano Ronaldo.
5 Broken Promises For Ibiza – McTominay Pain:
Erik ten Hag reveals to @TheAthleticFC: "In Ibiza, we agreed." – na wetin Fabrizio Romano post today October 20, 2026.
Erik ten Hag has detailed five broken promises made to him by the Man Utd hierarchy, including an agreement to keep Scott McTominay at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag blasts Man Utd for broken 'promises' that led to his sacking including 'embarrassing' Ibiza transfer summit.
Ten Hag was left "very embarrassed" and "disappointed" after the club sold Scott McTominay – local lad wey e no want make dem sell.
The Dutchman was sacked by INEOS after two-and-a-half years in the job at Old Trafford in October 2024 after the new co-owners had decided to back him in the summer.
Ten Hag lifts the lid on the Old Trafford hierarchy – Ten Hag said: "In Ibiza, we agreed."
Wanted Kane and Rice:
The former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed he pleaded with the club to sign Harry Kane and Declan Rice during his tenure.
Ten Hag, who joined United in June 2022 before being sacked in October 2024, believes the United hierarchy could have done more to bring the England duo to Old Trafford.
Ten Hag fought for Man United to sign Harry Kane and Declan Rice – e want England strikers but board no gree.
Ronaldo Tension – Let Team Down:
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has blamed Cristiano Ronaldo's lack of fitness and preparation for the forward's struggles during his second stint at the club, saying the Portugal international "let the team down."
Erik ten Hag has explained why his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo actually broke down at Manchester United.
Ronaldo won three Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson before leaving United for Real Madrid in 2009, and returned to Old Trafford in 2021.
Ten Hag joined Man United in April 2022 and spent two and a half years in the Old Trafford dugout before being sacked in October 2024, with the club 14th in the Premier League.
Ten Hag has kept his counsel on Manchester United for two years since his sacking in October 2024, but the affection he built up for the club while winning two trophies still shines through when he speaks.
Ten Hag knows what it is like to be in the eye of the storm at the world's most talked-about club.
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SOURCES:
The Athletic via Sky Sports – Erik ten Hag interview: Man Utd's broken 'promises', wanting Kane, Ronaldo tension – 20 October 2026, 07:21 Updated: 20 October 2026, 09:01 – Ten Hag has kept his counsel on Manchester United for two years since his sacking in October 2024
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