A cat with nine lives! That’s how we could describe Erik ten Hag, based on everything that’s happened around him over the past few months. A turbulent period is behind him, for sure. The Dutch tactician’s job at Man United was hanging by a thread, the media had already started looking for his replacement, but the club management eventually decided to keep him at Old Trafford. Speaking for the TV station from his homeland, NOS, ten Hag reflected on his situation, showing nothing but understanding for United’s management and the delay of the final verdict.How on earth did Ten Hag survive as United‘s coach?”Ineos (the company that partially owns the club) took their time. They are new in football, it’s normal to reflect the season. It’s no secret that they talked with multiple candidates. Here in Holland this is “not done,” in fact, it’s not even allowed here. But in England they have different rules and laws. As in any organisation, and that seems very sensible to me, there is an evaluation. Conclusions were drawn from there. The new leadership is playing football for the first time,” said the Dutchman.Upon bringing up the subject of “multiple candidates”, ten Hag became more precise and even mentioned one particular name as a coach who could have replaced him on the Red Devils’ bench.”United have told me that they spoke with Tuchel, but they eventually came to the conclusion that they already have the best manager,” he revealed.Erik ten Hag on staying on as Man United manager 👀 pic.twitter.com/qjcY6P1Gbg— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) June 16, 2024 The 54-year-old then explained how and where Man United representatives informed him of their decision but also asserted that his new contract is still a grey area.”Manchester United disturbed my holiday. The club management came to me while I was on holiday in Ibiza. They suddenly showed up on my doorstep and told me they wanted to continue with me. Manchester United and I still have to find an agreement for the new contract. This isn’t easily done, we are still going to have to talk about this,” said ten Hag.##NAJAVA_MECA_8161482##Since the Dutchman is currently at the EURO 2024 in Germany, he was asked about some surprising England squad snubs, particularly United’s Marcus Rashford and City’s Jack Grealish.”Grealish and Rashford were both lacking this season. And when you are lacking, you risk not getting picked for your country,” claimed the strategist frankly.Ten Hag moved to Old Trafford in 2022, and his contract expires in June 2025. Apart from the USA tour in July that awaits Man United, he will also have to deal with the transfer market since the previous season showed that the club needs a serious reorganization of the squad, especially the midfield.
