Erik ten Hag will remain at the helm of Manchester United, the club confirmed, following a period of uncertainty about his future.
Despite considering other potential candidates, United have chosen to retain Ten Hag’s services, convinced he is the right person to lead the team.
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The decision comes after Ten Hag led United to a triumphant FA Cup final victory over Manchester City, ending the season on a positive note.
With his sights set on further achievements, Ten Hag is gearing up for the upcoming Premier League season starting in August 2024.
United acknowledged they had discussions with several potential replacements, including ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel. However, after thorough consideration, they have expressed confidence in Ten Hag’s vision and leadership for the future.
He told NOS: “Well, not just the last few weeks, actually the entire season has been very hectic. Never a dull moment at Manchester United.
“Last week they suddenly showed up on my doorstep, with the message that they would like to continue with me. It is very wise that you evaluate things and then make decisions, as that is how it should be in any organisation.
“The new club management of Manchester United has also done this. They took extensive time to evaluate everything. They also told me that they have spoken to Thomas Tuchel. It is no secret to me that they have spoken to several trainers.
“In the Netherlands that is not done, it is not allowed at all if you still have a sitting trainer. In England the rules are a bit different, but in the end they came to the conclusion that they already had the best trainer. They came to Ibiza with that message.”
Ten Hag also revealed the talks to extend his contract have also been held: “The conclusion of those conversations is that we will sit down to extend my contract. We still have to reach an agreement. Is that an ABC? No, that has not just been done yet, we still have to discuss that.”
Ten Hag is now expected to sign a new contract at Old Trafford that will run until 2027.
This decision solidifies Ten Hag’s position at Manchester United for the foreseeable future. However, it’s expected that he may face scrutiny if the team’s on-field results and performances don’t meet expectations.
