Erik ten Hag's brutal text messages shows Manchester United manager's ruthless streak

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been depicted as a steely leader by Dutch international Noa Lang. In a documentary about his life, the 24 year old player revealed how he was kicked out of Ajax by Ten Hag after an argument with ex-Southampton star Dusan Tadic in 2019.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a new co-owner at Manchester United, is supposedly assessing if Ten Hag can make resolute decisions following his recent acquisition of shares in the club. Lang, now playing excellently for PSV Eindhoven, mentioned in the film that Ten Hag labelled him a troublemaker, following a heated dispute with Tadic during a Dutch Cup game - all caught on camera.

Lang stated: "I can show you the text messages. I still have them here. I sent Ten Hag text from the bible and said 'you should just let me go, just stop demoting me.' He (Ten Hag) also never wished me luck or anything after that. Not even a text message, nothing at all. I thought, 'okay, not even good luck, to your own player.'

"I then just grabbed a bag at Ajax, put all my boots in it and said I'm not coming here anymore, man.' In my heart I wanted to stay at Ajax, but my mind told me to leave."

It seems Ten Hag wasn't pleased when Tadic scolded young Lang for failing to chase a pass and when Lang retaliated, it marked the end of his time at Ajax.

Lang, who will likely be part of Holland's team for Euros 2024, said: "I know I am a type that can get the blood under your nails, because I say what I think.

"That can't always be easy for a coach but I am just a winner. That is where my bad reputation started. I was the one who got the rollicking - and right in front of a TV camera and microphones.

"But I don't care who you are, even though I was nineteen at the time. If I am wronged, I