June 11th 2024.
Erik ten Hag will continue to lead Manchester United as their manager for the foreseeable future. After completing their end-of-season review, the club's hierarchy has made the decision to stick with Ten Hag as their head coach beyond the summer. This comes as a relief for the Dutchman, whose future has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent weeks due to a disappointing Premier League campaign that saw United finish in eighth place.
However, Ten Hag's position was strengthened after the team's triumph over Manchester City in the FA Cup final last month. This victory was a significant factor in the club's decision to keep faith in the manager and put an end to the speculation surrounding his future. Prior to the cup final, there were widespread rumors that Ten Hag would be dismissed regardless of the outcome, and even United's co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, avoided addressing the issue.
It is believed that Ten Hag had grown frustrated with the prolonged post-season review, which began immediately after the team's shocking win against City. But now, the 54-year-old can look forward to his third season in charge at Old Trafford, especially after enjoying a much-deserved break with his family in Ibiza. While there were initial talks of potential replacements for Ten Hag, including Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, and Kieran McKenna, the decision was ultimately made by INEOS to continue with Ten Hag.
The manager's current contract with United runs through next June, with the option to extend for another 12 months. Negotiations for an extension will begin in due course, ensuring stability and continuity for the club. But why was Ten Hag under so much pressure in the first place?
When Ten Hag joined United from Ajax in 2022, there were high expectations for him to turn things around at the Theatre of Dreams. And in his debut season, he did just that. United finished third in the Premier League, won the Carabao Cup, and reached the FA Cup final, ending the club's six-year wait for a major trophy. However, there were some issues, such as a public falling out with club legend Cristiano Ronaldo, who ultimately left the team.
The following season, United's form started to slip and another dispute arose, this time with Jadon Sancho, who was frozen out of the first team and sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund. Throughout his tenure, Ten Hag has also faced criticism for some of his signings, such as Casemiro and Antony, who have not lived up to expectations. This led to speculation that Ten Hag's days at Old Trafford were numbered, especially after Ratcliffe's failure to publicly back him for months following his minority takeover.
But things took a turn after United's FA Cup win, which also secured their spot in the Europa League. It seems Ratcliffe had a change of heart and decided to keep Ten Hag on board. With this decision, the club can now focus on the upcoming season with Ten Hag at the helm, and fans can look forward to more success and hopefully, the end of the trophy drought.
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