Manchester United has officially extended manager Erik ten Hag’s contract until June 2026, putting an end to months of speculation about his future at the club. The decision comes after an end-of-season review, despite a challenging 2023-24 season where the team finished 8th in the Premier League and failed to make a significant impact in European competitions.Ten Hag, who joined Manchester United in 2022, expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, stating, “I’m very happy to have come to an agreement with the club to continue working together. When I look back on the past two years, we can proudly reflect on two trophies and many examples of progress from where we were when I arrived”. The Dutch manager acknowledged the need for continued improvement, adding, “We must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles”.Dan Ashworth, Manchester United’s new sporting director, praised ten Hag’s record and commitment, saying, “Erik has reinforced his record as one of the most consistently successful coaches in European football. This group of players and staff have already shown they are capable of competing and winning at the top level – now we need to do it more consistently”.The contract extension is not a full refresh of ten Hag’s terms but rather an activation of a 12-month option in his existing agreement. This decision reflects the club’s confidence in ten Hag’s vision and ability to lead the team forward, despite recent setbacks.Amid these developments, there are reports that Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy and coach Rene Hake might join ten Hag’s backroom staff, potentially strengthening the coaching team for the challenges ahead.
Key points
- Manchester United has extended Erik ten Hag’s contract until June 2026.
- The decision comes despite a challenging 2023-24 season, showing the club’s faith in ten Hag’s vision.
- Ten Hag acknowledges the need for improvement to challenge for English and European titles.
- There are reports of potential additions to the coaching staff, including Ruud van Nistelrooy.
