Manchester United end their date with Erik ten Hag with only signing and agreement with Ajax | Football news

Manchester United’s appointment of Erik ten Hag as their next regular manager was all but done with the signing and frank agreement with Ajax to complete the process.

The deal is expected to have an initial three-year term, with the club having the option to enforce it for a further 12 months.

Sky Sports News reported on March 31 that Ten Hag was in the key position to win the job over Mauricio Pochettinowith sources close to the manager and Ajax revealing the compensation – understood to be under £2m – and how to handle a notice has been discussed at this point.

United want to be sensitive to the Dutch side’s showdown against PSV Eindhoven in the KNVB Cup final on April 17 and the fact that they are in a tight title race.

However, Ajax do not want the speculation to continue as it is still proving to be a distraction. They removed requests from British journalists and did not grant access to press conferences to prevent questions about the manager’s future.

United insists that a deal is not done, but Sky Sports News determined last week that only procedures were outstanding with all key details agreed in principle.

The formation of Ten Hag’s coaching staff at Old Trafford still needs to be detailed, but neither side is concerned about that process.

Ajax has been more than a hindrance in reaching a deal online, with the club having invested in not impeding the advancement of their managers and players.

Analysis: Contact Man Utd like nothing Ten Hag will experience

Sky Sports News Senior Correspondent Melissa Reddy:

“Manchester United’s interest in Erik ten Hag should come as no surprise given he is one of the most progressive coaches in Europe, and his long association with the managerial position of surname.

The 52-year-old has had admirers at Old Trafford stretching back to 2018/19, when his Ajax side beat Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League, before overwhelming Juventus and only being rejected. denied a place in the final after Lucas Moura’s last-minute goal for Tottenham by Mauricio Pochettino.

“Ten Hag is a popular choice to take on responsibility at Old Trafford and represents what is seen as a ‘fresh, exciting future’, although there is an acceptance risk involved as that would be the a significant leap for him.

“The last very successful Ajax coach to move to England’s top flight – via Inter – was Frank de Boer, who lasted just 77 days at Crystal Palace.

“The expectations, the global gaze placed on United and the level of competition at the bottom of the Premier League are unlike anything he’s experienced before.”

Neville: Man Utd fans prefer Ten Hag

Sky Sports’ Gary Neville:

“Ten Hag worked at Bayern Munich when Pep Guardiola was there. We know the impact it had. He won a few trophies and cups in the Netherlands. His playing style is very good. have more experience than I think most people think about 52 years old.

“It’s a big jump but he has a good coaching pedigree. He’s not scarred and that’s a good thing – he’s new. I did a poll last week and I’m totally in. surprise – 240,000 people voted and 82% were in favor of bringing him in (Mauricio) Pochettino.

“I knew he was going to be a favorite because you could smell it on social media. I think the Manchester United fans are asking for a fresh start and a new name. They want something. completely different that they weren’t there before, and that’s probably gone against Pochettino in some ways.”

The Creation of Erik ten Hag

Sky Sports’ Adam Bate:

“Erik ten Hag will come to Manchester United as an outsider with a mission to effect culture change at one of the most famous clubs in the world. But that is the job he has done before. .

“At Ajax, they mocked his voice. He was a Tukker – a man from the east of the country, a region known for his down-to-earth approach. There are connoisseurs in Amsterdam. did not believe that the great Ajax had anything to learn from him, they were wrong.

“Two domestic doubles and one Champions League final after that and was accepted. Ten Hag delivered some of the best football Ajax had seen in years. His methods brought him back. was successful again, his style triumphed over skeptics.”

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