- Frank, De Zerbi & Pochettino linked with United
- United reportedly decided to sack Ten Hag
- Dutch coach could still remain at Old Trafford
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag could be set to stay at Old Trafford for next season. Recent reports had claimed that the Dutchman was set to leave the club this summer, with the likes of former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Roberto De Zerbi identified as possible replacements. However, it has since been revealed that Ten Hag staying at the club for the 2024-25 season remains a possibility.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
United have assessed several options ahead of the summer and have been in contact with their representatives. Previous reports had claimed that Ten Hag would be sacked no matter what the outcome was at Wembley Stadium, although this appears wide of the mark as a formal review of his performance now gets underway this week.
WHAT TEN HAG SAID
Speaking after the 2-1 win over City on Saturday, Ten Hag offered a defiant response when questioned about his future.
“If they don’t want me anymore, I go somewhere else and win trophies, that’s what I’ve done my whole career,” he said. “I don’t know. The only thing I’m doing is preparing my team, developing my team. This is a project for me. When I came in I can say it was a mess. Now we are better. We are not where we want to be.
“Football is about winning trophies. I want to play the best football, dynamic, attacking football but in the end you have to win games and trophies. That’s the mentality we brought in. This was our one opportunity and we did it. I‘m very proud of the players and staff.”
WHAT NEXT FOR TEN HAG?
After a volatile season which saw United secure silverware but fail to qualify for the Champions League, Ten Hag now faces an anxious wait regarding his future. Finishing in eighth place is the lowest for the club since 1990 but has been eased after qualifying for the Europa League thanks to the win at Wembley.
