Manchester United has solidified Erik ten Hag’s position as manager after a comprehensive performance review, with contract extension talks underway. Despite United’s disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League, ten Hag’s leadership in clinching the FA Cup victory over Manchester City has been a redeeming factor for the club. The club’s new owners, Ineos, have decided to retain ten Hag, indicating their confidence in his management skills and leadership qualities despite some fans and critics expressing skepticism. Under the new sporting structure set by Ineos, ten Hag will undergo a role change, taking a ‘back seat’ in recruitment decisions, allowing new technical director Jason Wilcox and director of football negotiations Matt Hargreaves to take the lead in the upcoming transfer window. This shift aims to refocus ten Hag on coaching responsibilities and player development. The club is poised to revamp the squad, with potential sales of Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood, as they look to build a competitive team for the 2024-25 season.
Key points
- Erik ten Hag will continue as Manchester United manager after an end-of-season performance review.
- Ten Hag’s new role will limit his involvement in recruitment, focusing more on coaching.
- Contract extension talks are in progress, with ten Hag’s current contract set to expire after the 2024-25 season.
- Manchester United plans to rebuild the squad, with player sales being a key part of the strategy.
