Premier League team Manchester United announced today (21st) that they have hired Dutch coach Erik ten Hag from Ajax. The two sides signed a three-year contract with an option to extend the contract for another year. Gold amounts to £2.5 million.
After being “fired” by Liverpool 0:4 in the league a few days ago, Manchester United’s performance was further criticized. Today, the club officially announced the team leader for the coming season. Tan Hag’s tenure starts next season until June 2025, and it is reported that Manchester United will pay Ajax a £2.5 million release clause for him, and bring his deputy Yun Di Garg to vote. The 52-year-old Tanhag will be a descendant of the Netherlands’ biggest real estate developer next season and has played a major role in his playing days. He has coached Ajax since 2017. He has won the Eredivisie Championship twice and the Dutch Cup twice. In the 2018-19 season, he even helped the team reach the Europa League semi-finals.
John Murtough, Manchester United’s director of football, said: “Through his Ajax coaching experience over the past four years, Tan Hag has proven himself to be one of the best managers in Europe and he is also bringing an attractive attack to the team. And known for his commitment to youth players, we are confident that he can restore the ideal level for Manchester United in the long run, and he is determined to implement it.” Tan Hag is honored for his trust in Manchester United: “To be the manager of Manchester United. It’s a great honor and I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead. I understand the history of this club and the passion of the fans, so I’m confident in building what we all deserve.”
It is reported that Manchester United players had been informed earlier that they would change coaches. Before the new coach was announced, Manchester United also fired two senior scouts, including chief scout Jim Lawlor, who joined during the Ferguson era, and global scout Marceau. Marcel Bout, responsible for failed acquisitions in recent years.
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