- Manchester United has extended Erik ten Hag’s contract as manager until June 2026.
- Ten Hag’s previous contract was set to expire after the 2024-25 season, but the club has triggered a one-year extension.
- The Dutchman joined United in 2022 and led the team to victory in the EFL Cup during his first season in charge.
- Despite a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League last season, United won the FA Cup, ending a six-year trophy drought.
– Erik ten Hag’s contract with Manchester United has been extended for another year, meaning he will continue to be at the club until 2026. Initially signed from Ajax in 2022, his previous contract was due to expire in 2025.
Ten Hag has had a good start at United. He won two trophies in his first two seasons at Old Trafford. However, his second season was tough. The club finished eighth in the Premier League and got eliminated from the Champions League early. But, winning the FA Cup against Manchester City was important for securing his future.
Ten Hag expressed happiness at the contract extension. He talked about the progress made since joining and the hard work still needed to meet United’s high standards. The new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, praised Ten Hag’s track record. He said consistency is needed to compete at the top level.
The decision to extend Ten Hag’s contract came after a review by the new owners, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. They invested in United last December. The review process looked at potential replacements for Ten Hag. But, it was decided that he deserved to continue his project with an improved structure.
In his first season at Old Trafford, United finished third in the Premier League. They also won the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle, ending a six-year trophy drought. However, the 2023/24 season was more challenging. The club struggled domestically and in Europe.
Erik ten Hag’s role as Manchester United manager looked unsure after a poor season. But his team’s victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup final in May helped turn things around. The club’s review noted the great achievement of winning two trophies in two seasons, especially how well United played to beat City in the FA Cup.
Ten Hag’s hard work, professionalism, and development of young players like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo were also reasons for extending his contract. The review considered difficulties like injuries to United’s players and the time needed for new signings like Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana to settle in.
With his new contract, Ten Hag will now aim to build on his early successes and lead Manchester United back to the top of English and European football. The club’s new owners and leadership team are committed to working closely with the manager to achieve their shared goals.
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🚨 OFFICIAL: Erik ten Hag signs new deal at Man United valid until June 2026.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2024