Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been seen back in a football stadium for the first time since his dismissal earlier this week.

Ten Hag’s tenure at United ended on Monday morning after crucial discussions with Ineos executives, following the team’s contentious 2-1 loss to West Ham.

Over his two and a half years at Old Trafford, Ten Hag led the team to FA Cup and Carabao Cup victories but struggled in the league, with his last full season seeing United finish eighth—their lowest-ever Premier League position.

After his departure, Ten Hag quickly returned to the Netherlands and was recently spotted attending a Dutch Eredivisie match between Heracles Almelo and NAC Breda.

The 54-year-old watched as the home team secured a 2-0 victory with both goals scored by Brian De Keersmaecker at the Erve Asito stadium.

‘Dear fans, Let me start by thanking you.’ He said. ‘Thank you for always being there for the club. Whether it was at a game far away or a tough match at Old Trafford, your support has been unshakeable.

‘The atmosphere at Old Trafford has always been electrifying, thanks to you. I felt it many times. Also in away games, it gave the team and me an incredible feeling to hear the United chants taking over the opponents stadiums, whether the game was in England. Europe or during the summer tours.’