Former Arsenal star slams 'disgusting' Man United decision as Erik ten Hag problem exposed

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has criticised Manchester United for their "disgusting" treatment of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

The club is still dealing with the fallout from the harsh decision to terminate Ferguson's ambassadorial contract as part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ruthless cost-cutting measures across the club. The 82-year-old became the latest high-profile casualty of the process, which saw around 250 staff members lose their jobs across all departments.

It's believed he was earning just over £2million per year as a club ambassador since retiring from management in 2013. However, Sagna has joined the chorus of ex-players and pundits condemning the decision to diminish Ferguson's role after his 26-year reign of dominance over English football.

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"The way that they treated Sir Alex Ferguson was disgusting – he created the club and had such a big impact for years and years," the Frenchman told Paddy Power. "Don't tell me that if you want to reduce the budget, you need to get rid of him. He is United – when you think of Manchester United, the first thing you think about is Ferguson."

Sagna went on to argue that United's talented players won't perform at their best in an unhealthy environment. He singled out Rasmus Hojlund as one of the stars who can't provide Erik ten Hag with the desired impact despite his promising performance against Brentford last time out.

The 41-year-old went on to say: "I'm not sure about Rasmus Hojlund - I don't think he is what Manchester United have been missing. United are a mess