Erik ten Hag's former Man United assistant opens up on exit from Old Trafford - as he reserves special praise for one unlikely Red Devils star
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Former Manchester United coach Rene Hake has reflected on his short time working at Old Trafford. Hake, 52, linked up with Erik ten Hag in the summer as part of a coaching overhaul when the Dutchman was handed a new deal despite speculation over his future.
![[Hake linked up with Erik ten Hag in the summer after leaving his role at Go Ahead Eagles]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/12/93146169-0-image-a-2_1734179100299.jpg)
Hake left his role as manager of Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles to move to United, but he only lasted four months at the club. The 52-year-old departed along with the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy and goalkeeping Jelle ten Rouwelaar when Ruben Amorim arrived as Ten Hag's replacement, with the Portuguese bringing his trusted group of staff with him to England.
![[But he lasted just four months at the club after Ten Hag's sacking and Ruben Amorim's arrival]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/12/93146167-0-image-a-3_1734179161457.jpg)
Hake posted a heartfelt farewell message to the club last week and in an interview with Dutch outlet AD, he further looked back on his time at Old Trafford and opened up on what life is like under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. 'I don't hold any grudges whatsoever,' he said. 'I had great interactions with the players, the staff, and everyone involved. I personally made it a point to say farewell to all, to ensure a positive ending.
![[Hake also provided an insight into what life is like working under Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/12/93146271-0-image-m-6_1734179219694.jpg)
Former Man United assistant Rene Hake (left) has opened up on his time at Manchester United. Hake linked up with Erik ten Hag in the summer after leaving his role at Go Ahead Eagles. But he lasted just four months at the club after Ten Hag's sacking and Ruben Amorim's arrival.
![[The 52-year-old reserved special praise for Casemiro and hailed the Brazilian's quality]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/12/93146175-0-image-a-4_1734179191933.jpg)
'I wasn't there long enough to really judge the direction of the club (but) what I sensed was a deep yearning to be a force again. 'To get back the winning culture from the Ferguson era, combined with the culture of Ineos, the new co-owner of United, who is successful in other sports.'.
