Erik ten Hag criticizes Manchester United for Scott McTominay transfer

Erik ten Hag expressed disappointment over Manchester United's decision to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli, stating it left him "embarrassed". In an interview following his dismissal as manager in October 2024, Ten Hag claimed that the club broke promises regarding player retention. McTominay, who scored 10 goals in the 2023/2024 season, has since thrived in Italy, contributing to Napoli’s Serie A title win. Ten Hag also revealed he had advocated for other players such as Frenkie de Jong and Declan Rice but faced challenges in the transfer process with the club's executives. This criticism reflects ongoing tensions within Manchester United's management regarding player acquisition and retention strategies.

• 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Erik ten Hag 'embarrassed' by Scott McTominay transfer as ex-Man United manager slams club bosses