Erik Ten Hag has been officially announced as Manchester United’s permanent manager for next season. He is also predicted to lead a major overhaul of the team in the transfer market next summer.
The Ajax boss has signed a contract at Old Trafford that will keep him tied until 2025, with the option of extending another year.
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Regarding his move, Ten Hag stated: “It is a huge honor to be appointed manager of Manchester United and I am absolutely delighted with the challenge that lies ahead.”
“I know the history of this great club, how passionate the fans are and I am truly ambitious to develop a team capable of delivering the success it deserves.”
“It will be difficult to leave Ajax after such great years. I can assure our fans of our full commitment and focus on bringing this season to a successful end before moving to Manchester United,” he said.
The Dutchman is believed to be getting a massive spending budget of £200 million from the management of Man United this summer.
Of course, the entry of a new tactician will also affect the appearance of the team that will be formed, where several players already live first-team likely to be released.
Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani, Juan Mata and Lee Grant are likely to be left out of Old Trafford for free when their respective contracts expire.
The names of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Alex Telles, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford will also be cashed. While Donny van de Beek is not known for certain, considering he had worked with ten Hag at Ajax.
Man United is believed to be adding seven new blood in the club starting XI them next season.
In the defense sector, Noussair Mazraoui has the potential to follow Ten Hag from Ajax to Manchester. Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe is also a target. Players who will be status free agentAntonio Rudiger, is also quite attractive for the ten Hag to transport.
In midfield, West Ham United frontman Declan Rice is a priority target, as is Wolves pillar Ruben Neves. However, the recruitment of these two players will cost a lot of money.
RB Leipzig talent Christopher Nkunku is also in the eye after a sensational 2021/22 season. The France international has scored 30 goals and 19 assist this season, especially when playing as an attacking midfielder.
Nkunku can also play in any position behind the main striker
Harry Kane is a prime target in attack and his presence is believed to guarantee Man United’s double: goals and goals assist.
