After a season filled with uncertainty and doubt, Manchester United has made the decision to keep Erik ten Hag as their manager. Despite a poor campaign in the Premier League, the Dutchman’s future looked bleak. However, a turnaround occurred when United secured the FA Cup against their rivals, Manchester City. This victory, coupled with a thorough end-of-season review conducted by new co-owners INEOS and Sir Dave Brailsford, led to the clear conclusion that Ten Hag should remain in charge.
According to sources, Erik ten Hag and Manchester United are now in talks to extend his contract, which was originally set to expire in 2025. The discussions have been described as constructive, with both parties engaging in detailed conversations about the review’s findings. Despite a difficult second season, Ten Hag’s successful first season, which saw the team finishing third in the Premier League and winning the Carabao Cup, weighed heavily in his favor.
While the FA Cup victory provided a silver lining, Manchester United’s overall performance in the league and Europe was disappointing. A lowly eighth-place finish in the Premier League, along with a premature exit from the Champions League, highlighted the team’s struggles under Ten Hag’s management. The club even went as far as considering potential replacements, including top-tier coaches like Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino.
Throughout the turbulent period, Erik ten Hag remained steadfast in his belief that injuries were the primary cause of the team’s poor results. Despite facing scrutiny and questions about his future, he remained resolute, declaring his willingness to seek success elsewhere if United opted to part ways with him. This unwavering attitude was evident even after the FA Cup final victory at Wembley.
After enjoying a well-deserved vacation following the FA Cup triumph, Erik ten Hag is set to return to work at Carrington for preseason training in July. Manchester United’s summer schedule includes a match against Rosenborg in Norway on July 15, marking the beginning of a new chapter under Ten Hag’s continued leadership. As the club looks to rebuild and strengthen, the focus will be on achieving greater success in the upcoming season.