Erik ten Hag is expected to pen an extension to his current deal, which will leave him with three full seasons on the new agreement.
According to The Telegraph, in light of Manchester United’s decision to retain Erik ten Hag, the Dutchman is now set for a contract extension. As a result, the Red Devils boss will have three full seasons written in the contract, as the club decided to stick with him rather than explore the market in search of the unknown.
Erik ten Hag to sign new Manchester United deal?
Sir Jim Ratcliffe took slightly over two weeks since the highly-publicised Manchester United season review to decide on the managerial situation. Ever since the big report in the Guardian on the eve of the FA Cup Final claimed Erik ten Hag will be sacked irrespective of the result, the Dutchman winning the domestic cup added a much more complex layer to the already existing speculation surrounding his future.
The Manchester United season-end review ended more than two weeks ago, as many expected the Dutchman to face the sack. There was external pressure to appoint other names in his place, but it appears Sir Ratcliffe made his decision to keep Ten. Hag and continue with him after considering multiple factors that could affect the club’s present and future.
There were many names like Thomas Tuchal linked, with Sir Ratcliffe holding talks with him. Roberto De Zerbi was also under consideration, and while the former chose to take a break from football, the latter’s reason for not getting the role remains unknown. Hence, keeping Ten Hag felt like a logical decision, and as a consequence, Manchester United are now expected to hand him a new deal.
Ten Hag has a year left on his current terms and is now expected to pen a two-year extension, meaning he will have three full seasons on the new agreement. The news has been received differently by sections of the club’s fan base, but there are some positives to take in an otherwise dismal season at Old Trafford, as the Dutchman will now look to build on the success achieved with the FA Cup win.
How does the Ten Hag decision affect Manchester United?
For many weeks now, there has been massive uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future, which may have affected certain decision-making processes. For starters, there were doubts about the futures of players like Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford, which may now see a resolution.
Additionally, many believed potential signings did not have a clear picture of who the next Manchester United manager might be, and with that now clear, the club can begin proceedings in the market. Ten Hag is expected to demand a significant shake-up of his squad and will seek additions to help them challenge for significant honours next season.
