Manchester United's former manager Erik ten Hag has been accused of deliberately creating conflicts with star players to establish authority.Ex-United defender Raphael Varane has revealed shocking details about the Dutchman's approach during his tenure at Old Trafford.

Parting way with the Dutchman and his staff had already set the club back £10.4 million ($13.1 million) and Manchester United's second quarter fillings confirmed exceptional costs relating to the exit of "Ten Hag and various members of football staff" are now at £14.5 million ($18.3 million).

Manchester United paid a hefty sum to Erik ten Hag, his staff and Dan Ashworth when they left the club last year. Ten Hag was fired after winning the FA Cup.

The decision to fire Erik ten Hag and the departure of Dan Ashworth as sporting director cost Manchester United more than $18 million, the club said Wednesday when revealing its latest financial results.