Ajax coach Erik ten Hag says he would consider returning to the club if he is fired by Manchester United.

The pressure is mounting for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. Rumors are swirling that he may be sacked this summer, and he has expressed interest in returning to his former club Ajax if that happens. This is not the first time the Dutchman has faced criticism during his second season as the manager at Old Trafford.

Despite reaching the FA Cup final for the second year in a row, United has struggled in the Premier League and is on track to miss out on Champions League qualification. Their early exit from the competition last December only added to the disappointment. On top of that, there have been questions about Ten Hag's playing style. It is reported that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are considering Thomas Tuchel as a potential replacement if Ten Hag is let go in the coming months, according to The Times.

Meanwhile, Ajax, Ten Hag's former club, has had a rough season. They are currently trailing behind PSV Eindhoven by a whopping 35 points, and there have been issues with the executive staff. CEO Alex Kroes is in charge of finding a new head coach, and Ten Hag is said to be at the top of his list.

In a recent interview with Viaplay, Ten Hag denied any contact with Ajax regarding a possible return. However, he did mention that he sees a future for himself at the "fascinating" club. "I signed my contract and I am not a person who walks away," he stated. "So I assume that I will be at Manchester United next season." When asked about a potential return to Amsterdam, he replied, "Yes, why not? I had a very good period at Ajax. I was able to work there in a very pleasant way. It is a fascinating club with many possibilities."

During his time at Ajax, Ten Hag achieved great success, including a memorable run in the Champions League in 2019 and three Dutch titles. As for United, they still have four games left in the season, with their next match against Crystal Palace on Monday. Fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates and agreeing to the privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

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