It has been reported that Manchester United players allegedly made fun of Erik ten Hag in his absence, as per a dressing room ‘leak’.
After an extensive review at the end of the season, the club’s new owners, INEOS, have decided to retain the Dutch manager.
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This decision comes even though United had considered other candidates such as Thomas Tuchel, Roberto De Zerbi, and Marco Silva for the managerial position.
Despite the discussions with potential replacements, United has chosen to keep Ten Hag, with rumors suggesting they might even extend his contract.
A four-hour meeting in Ibiza between United’s leadership and Ten Hag confirmed his position as manager. The Daily Mail’s report provides insights into the decision-making process and also touches on the players’ reactions to Ten Hag.
Ten Hag has been pushing for a more dynamic style of play, urging his team to be more active and pressurize opponents early in the game. He even mimicked a buzzing sound to emphasize this point.
However, it is said that some players mocked this approach by making buzzing noises when Ten Hag was not looking.
Despite these incidents, a significant number of United’s players support Ten Hag. Many were surprised when it was announced that he would remain as manager after weeks of speculation.
Now that Ten Hag’s position is secure, negotiations for a new contract are underway.
He has three key conditions: Jadon Sancho must apologize before being reinstated, he opposes technical director Jason Wilcox’s influence on playing style, and he wants Benni McCarthy to receive a new contract as he values him highly within his coaching team.
