Manchester United paid a hefty sum to Erik ten Hag, his staff and Dan Ashworth when they left the club last year. Ten Hag was fired after winning the FA Cup.

Manchester United says the decision to fire Erik ten Hag and the departure of Dan Ashworth as sporting director has cost the club more than $18 million.

Parting way with the Dutchman and his staff had already set the club back £10.4 million ($13.1 million) and Manchester United's second quarter fillings confirmed exceptional costs relating to the exit of "Ten Hag and various members of football staff" are now at £14.5 million ($18.3 million).

Manchester United’s latest financial report reveals a huge payout for the sackings of Erik ten Hag and Dan Ashworth, sparking fresh criticism of Ineos.

Manchester United were forced to pay a compensation bill of £14.5 million ($18.2m) to Erik ten Hag and his coaching team following his dismissal as manager last October.

Manchester United's most recently published accounts paint a bleak financial picture for the Old Trafford club, thanks in part to the costly sackings of Erik ten Hag and Dan Ashworth. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!

Manchester United announced just how much their mid-season sacking of Erik ten Hag cost the club, only months after handing him a contract extension