Man Utd wrapped up their season evaluation and
opt to hold onto Erik ten Hag, with talks reportedly underway on a contract
extension.
After Ten
Hag's FA Cup victory and the squad's injury concerns were reportedly
considered, Gareth Southgate and other candidates were reportedly contacted for
the position.
Ten Hag is reportedly in talks with them right
now to extend his contract, which is set to finish after this season.
Soon after
the FA Cup final, United started their review.
Ten Hag
entered the Wembley match against Manchester City with rumors that he would be
fired regardless of the result. Rather, United's well-earned 2-1 triumph
enabled the club's leadership to take a more optimistic stance towards the
review.
It is
understood that discussions on the review's conclusion have led to what are
being called "constructive conversations" with Ten Hag.
After
weighing every possibility, it became evident that the 54-year-old Dutchman
should continue to be in command.
It is
believed that Ten Hag is happy with the result, despite rumors that he was
growing impatient with United's slow pace at reaching a decision.
Two weeks,
in United's opinion, is not an inordinate amount of time to evaluate the first
season following a change of ownership.
Though he is
no longer in the race, former Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is rumored to
have spoken with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new co-owner of United, last week.
Meanwhile, the club's interest in Mauricio Pochettino, who was available
following his departure from Chelsea, waned.
The position
has also been connected to England manager Gareth Southgate, former Brighton
and Chelsea manager Graham Potter, Brentford manager Thomas Frank, and former
Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi.
Southgate's England duties prevented him from
being appointed this summer, and Brentford was never contacted about Frank.
Ten Hag has
been on vacation in Ibiza with his family.
Despite
dealing with a squad beset by injuries all season, Ten Hag was able to secure
Europa League status with the Wembley triumph over City.
The
evaluation concluded that Ten Hag ought to get an opportunity to demonstrate
his additional abilities inside the new athletic framework put in place after
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS took over management of football operations.
Why did Manchester United choose to remain with Ten Hag?
The study
conducted by United acknowledged the noteworthy accomplishment of winning two
trophies in two seasons, with special attention to the quality of the FA Cup
victory over City.
Decision-makers at United are reportedly
impressed by Ten Hag's commitment and the professionalism and decency with
which he has conducted himself.
Among the
other things United took into consideration was the rise of academy products
Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo under Ten Hag and his efforts at
developing them.
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