Club opted to part company with Ten Hag in October despite triggering a clause to extend his contract in the summer

Manchester United paid a total of £14.5 million ($18.3 million) to sack manager Erik ten Hag, sporting director Dan Ashworth and other members of their football staff, according to the fallen English giants' latest accounts published Wednesday.

According to United’s financial report, the pay-off to Ten Hag and his staff amounted to £10.4 million, with Ashworth’s exit costing an additional £4.1 million. A press release from the club confirmed the total of £14.5 million as the cost related to the departure of Ten Hag and various staff members.