Erik ten Hag is very close to confirmation as the new coach of Manchester United. The leaders of the club have not yet made the news official, but the Dutch media have indicated that there is already an agreement between the Ajax technician and the "Red Devils". Ten Hag is expected to replace interim coach Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.
Ten Hag confirmation is expected to take place after the cup final in the Netherlands, between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven on Sunday. Ajax leads the championship with 4 points difference from the closest opponents, namely PSV. Meanwhile in the Champions League, the Dutch champions were eliminated somewhat surprisingly by Benfica.
Ten Hag is expected to sign a 3-year contract with the Red Devils, with the option to renew for another 1 year. His landing at Old Trafford will be hailed as positive news by club fans, who have long sought a technician with a clear project and long-term vision for the club.
But the Dutchman faces a big challenge in Manchester. The club has very little chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season, and failure in this major goal has not been well received by many of the team's players. This summer will most likely be accompanied by numerous departures from the "Red Devils". Some of the most mentioned names to leave Old Trafford are: Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford.
However, Ten Hag's philosophy is expected to bring big changes to United, as the Dutchman has his own unique game module, compared to other coaches. The budget will also not be a problem, as the representatives of the Ajax technician are learned to have discussed this part with the management of United.
