June 21st 2024.
It has been officially announced that Erik ten Hag will continue to lead Manchester United as their manager for the upcoming season. This news has come as a relief to the team and their fans, but not everyone is happy about it. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who owns a 27% stake in the club, is reportedly furious with Ten Hag for publicly discussing the meeting that ultimately saved his job.
The Dutchman's future at United seemed uncertain before last month's FA Cup final, where they triumphed over their rivals Manchester City. After such a successful end to a turbulent season, Ten Hag took a bold stance and presented Ratcliffe and his INEOS colleagues with an ultimatum - either support him or let him go. The club's new decision-makers took their time and even interviewed other candidates, including Thomas Tuchel, before finally deciding to give Ten Hag a third season in charge. In fact, there are even talks of a new three-year contract for the 54-year-old.
However, Ten Hag's actions have reportedly rubbed his employers the wrong way. According to The Sun, he has upset the INEOS group by making public statements about their now infamous meeting in Ibiza. Ratcliffe finally shed some light on their decision to stick with Ten Hag in an interview with Bloomberg. He explained that the coach is not the only issue at Manchester United, and that the club needs a competitive and intense environment, while also providing support to their relatively young players. This, he believes, has been lacking in the club's history.
Ratcliffe also expressed his concerns about the team's current squad and their chances of addressing their issues in the upcoming summer transfer window. He believes that it will take at least two or three transfer windows to improve the team's situation and that he is not confident that everything will be resolved in the first window itself. He also pointed out that unlike other clubs, Manchester United does not have any players worth over €100 million, and buying one high-value player will not solve all their problems.
Despite the challenges ahead, Ratcliffe remains hopeful about the future of Manchester United. He believes that with the right environment and support, the team will be able to achieve success in the long run. Fans can expect more news and updates regarding the team's progress and transfers in the upcoming months. So, let's continue to support our beloved club and hope for the best.
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