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Ten Hag yet to agree new contract at Manchester United
Erik ten Hag said he has yet to agree a new contract at Manchester United and admitted that it won’t be “easily done” after being told by the club’s new football regime that his job is safe at the Premier League team.
Ten Hag was informed by the INEOS-led football board last week that he would not be fired as manager after winning the FA Cup, despite guiding the team to an eighth-place finish in the league. However, having agreed to retain the former Ajax coach, sources have told ESPN that INEOS are ready to extend Ten Hag’s contract beyond the final 12 months of his existing deal.
Talks still ongoing
Ten Hag has now said that further talks are needed with United, who confirmed to him that they had spoken to former Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel about replacing him.
“Manchester United and I still have to find an agreement for the new contract,” Ten Hag told Dutch broadcaster NOS. “This isn’t easily done, we are still going to have to talk about this.”
United have informed Ten Hag that they spoke with Tuchel, but they ultimately decided that they already have the best manager in place.
Ten Hag, who joined United in 2022, revealed that he met club officials on holiday on the Spanish island of Ibiza to discuss his future.
“Manchester United disturbed my holiday, they suddenly stood at my doorstep,” he said. “They flew to me in Ibiza.”
Reflecting on INEOS’ approach, Ten Hag commented, “INEOS took their time. They are new to football, so it’s normal to reflect on the season. It’s no secret that they talked with multiple candidates.” He added, “Here in Holland, this is ‘not done.’ In fact, it’s not even allowed here. But in England, they have different rules and laws.”
“As in any organization, and that seems very sensible to me, there is an evaluation,” Ten Hag said. “Conclusions were drawn from there. The new leadership is playing football for the first time.”
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