Erik ten Hag has been confirmed as Manchester United’s new manager, effective at the end of the season.
After months of speculation, the 52-year-old Ajax head coach will replace Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford at the end of a disappointing season for the Red Devils.
Ten Hag has agreed to a contract extension until June 2025, with the option of another year, with Rangnick moving upstairs to take on a consultancy role at the club.
Ten Hag, who will take over as manager of Manchester United pending the issuance of a visa, told the club’s official website: “It is a great honour to be appointed manager of Manchester United, and I am hugely excited by the challenge ahead.”
“I know the history of this great club and the passion of the fans, and I am absolutely determined to develop a team capable of delivering the success they deserve.
“It will be difficult to leave Ajax after these incredible years, and I can assure our fans of my complete commitment and focus on bringing this season to a successful conclusion before I move to Manchester United.”
Ten Hag has won two Eredivisie titles and the KNVB Cup twice since joining Ajax in 2017, and will hope to bow out after securing a third league crown in the coming weeks, with the Amsterdam giants leading second-placed PSV by four points.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils’ season hit a new low this week when they were thrashed 4-0 by Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield, leaving their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League looking slim.
United will have endured five seasons without lifting a major trophy by the time Ten Hag starts work.
