Man United lengthen supervisor Erik ten Hag’s contract till 2026

Erik ten Hag has prolonged his contract with Manchester United, the membership confirmed on Thursday.

The Dutchman’s deal will run till 2026 and he’ll hold the title of “first staff supervisor” after United triggered a one-year choice.

Sources have advised ESPN that discussions about revamping Ten Hag’s backroom employees are persevering with, with Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake set to reach at Outdated Trafford.

“I’m very happy to have reached an settlement with the membership to proceed working collectively,” Ten Hag stated.

“Wanting again on the previous two years, we will mirror with delight on two trophies and plenty of examples of development from the place we have been once I joined.

“Nevertheless, we should even be clear that there’s nonetheless plenty of onerous work forward to succeed in the degrees anticipated of Manchester United, which implies difficult for English and European titles.

“In my discussions with the membership, we have now discovered full unity in our imaginative and prescient for reaching these objectives, and we’re all strongly dedicated to creating that journey collectively.”

Ten Hag will stay on the prevailing phrases of his contract, that means he’ll hold the switch veto which fashioned a part of the settlement when he arrived from Ajax in 2022.

Moderately than negotiating a recent deal, United have chosen to set off a one-year extension which is able to hold the 54-year-old beneath contract till June 2026. His current deal was as a consequence of expire in 2025.

Ten Hag’s future was in severe doubt following a season which noticed United end eighth within the Premier League earlier than ending on a excessive with victory within the FA Cup remaining towards Manchester Metropolis.

New sporting director Dan Ashworth admitted the end-of-season assessment “highlighted areas for enchancment” however insisted Ten Hag stays the proper man for the job.

“With two trophies previously two seasons, Erik has bolstered his report as some of the constantly profitable coaches in European soccer,” Ashworth stated, days after formally transferring to United on Monday following drawn-out negotiations with Newcastle.

“Whereas the membership’s assessment of final season highlighted areas for enchancment, it additionally reached a transparent conclusion that Erik was the perfect companion for us to work with in driving up requirements and outcomes.

“This group of gamers and employees have already proven they’re able to competing and profitable on the prime stage; now we have to do it extra constantly.

“With our strengthened soccer management staff now in place, we’re wanting ahead to working hand-in-hand with Erik to attain our shared ambitions for this soccer membership.”