Manchester United concluded their end-of-season review on Tuesday, the decision made is Erik ten hag will remains the head coach. With speculation surrounding the club that ten hag might be sacked following the poor performance of last season.
Few weeks after the clubs FA Cup victory over city, ten hag was reported in the dark over his future. Despite a win, rumor has it that he will be fired but according to David Ornstein of Athletic he remains the head coach. A new contract between the club and the coach is in place to see ten hag at the club.
Erik ten hag initially signed a 3 years contract with United, which will end in 2025. Though the club actually spoke to other coaches to succeed him.
According to sources at 90min, Sir Jim Ratcliffe met with Thomas Tuchel in Monaco recently. However, the discussions did not lead to any concrete agreements, and both parties appear to be pursuing other options.
Manchester United reportedly considered Mauricio Pochettino after his departure from Chelsea, but they did not take their interest further.
Several names were reportedly considered for the Manchester United manager position, including Brentford’s Thomas Frank and recently departed Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi. Former United assistant coach Kieran McKenna was also mentioned, but he recently re-signed with Ipswich Town.
With Erik ten Hag confirmed as manager, Manchester United heads into the 2024/25 season focused on Europa League competition and improvement upon their eighth-place Premier League finish last year.
