By Manchester United has confirmed the extension of Erik ten Hag’s contract until 2026, following deliberations about his future at Old Trafford. Despite a challenging 2023/24 Premier League season that saw United finish eighth, their lowest in the league’s history, Ten Hag managed to clinch the FA Cup, defeating rivals Manchester City.
The decision to retain the Dutchman comes amidst speculation linking other prominent coaches like Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna, and Gareth Southgate to the managerial position. Ten Hag expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, emphasizing unity in vision and commitment to achieving shared goals.
Sporting Director Dan Ashworth highlighted Ten Hag’s success with two trophies over the past two seasons, underscoring his consistency in European football. Despite areas for improvement identified in the season review, the club remains confident in Ten Hag’s ability to elevate standards and deliver results.
Looking ahead, United aims to build on recent successes under Ten Hag’s leadership, leveraging a strengthened football leadership team to pursue ambitious objectives for the club’s future.
