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EPL: Ten Hag reacts to Alex Ferguson’s contract termination

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By Seyi Babalola

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has stated that the Premier League club’s decision to terminate Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2 million-per-year contract will have an impact.

Ferguson is poised to miss Saturday’s match against Brentford at Old Trafford.

It is the first game since co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe told the Scot that this would be his final season as United’s ambassador.

The 82-year-old has a prior obligation, but it remains to be seen how frequently he comes to the club where he won 38 titles in 26 years.

Ten Hag, speaking on the club’s decision, said: “Of course it has an impact on us.

“Sir Alex is Man United. He built United to where the club is now, and it impacts us.

“But on the other side, we know and Sir Alex knows, that is what he wants. He wants to see a winning Manchester United and I’m sure he’s always available for advice.”