This was one of the themes of this start of the summer transfer window. Indeed, while several clubs have decided to part ways with their coach, other coaches have decided to take their bags and leave. As a result, a great coaching waltz has been underway for several weeks and is far from over. The Erik ten Hag case is, however, an anomaly. Announced as a starter at the end of a failed season on the Manchester United bench, the Batavian coach is still in post after a coronation in the FA Cup after a victory in the final against rivals City (2-1).
However, his continued leadership of the Red Devils was still far from certain and the English press continued to announce new names every week. A situation which began to seriously annoy the former Ajax Amsterdam coach. As informed The Telegraph this Tuesday, ETH was not really happy about the vagueness around its future. In addition to the consequences for him, he also feared that this illegible situation would delay the most successful club in England for the summer transfer window.
Ten Hag turned the situation around
Currently on vacation, the 54-year-old technician planned to speak quickly with his managers to resolve his situation once and for all. This exchange took place this Tuesday and was fruitful because The Athletic the announcement this evening, the Dutchman will remain in post for next season. Better than that even since he will be offered a contract extension, his lease running until 2025, with an option for an additional season. Negotiations will begin to find the terms of a new partnership.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, boss of Ineos, and Sir Dave Brailsford, the sporting director, have finished their audit of all the components of the club and have decided to continue the adventure with the former Ajax technician. This is a happy ending for the latter. He will have weathered all the storms this season to finally be at the launch of this new project. This is in fact the first off-season since the club was taken over by Ineos last December. Despite the rumors sending McKenna, Pochettino, Tuchel and De Zerbi to Old Trafford in turn, Ten Hag will be there at the start of the school year.
