VICTORY SMILE: Erik ten Hag sips red wine on holiday with his wife and wears a ‘SPECIAL’ hat as Man United decide to keep him after INEOS’s end-of-season review.
Erik ten Hag appeared relaxed when he was photographed for the first time since Manchester United’s FA Cup final triumph over Manchester City, eating dinner with his wife Bianca while on holiday in Ibiza.
The future of Manchester United’s manager was determined on Tuesday evening, hours after the 54-year-old Dutch coach seemed to stretch back in his chair while drinking a glass of wine.
United have had a rough season, falling to eighth in the Premier League rankings and being knocked out of Europe, but Ten Hag has still managed to lead his team to silverware this season, winning the FA Cup.
Despite this, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United’s senior team took their time determining whether to maintain the manager after the season.
Erik ten Hag cuts a comfortable figure while on holiday with his wife, Bianca, in Ibiza.
The Manchester United manager’s future was determined on Tuesday evening, following a comprehensive examination.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS were expected to make a decision on Ten Hag’s future at the club this week.
Thomas Tuchel emerged as one of the contenders to succeed the manager, and he reportedly spoke with Ratcliffe in Monaco last week.
But after declaring that he planned to take a vacation from football following a challenging season with Bayern Munich, the German lost attention.
The Telegraph claims that Ten Hag was becoming frustrated with the length of United’s end-of-season review.
Before starting their US tour, United is slated to resume preseason training in the first two weeks of July. On Saturday, July 27, in Los Angeles, they will play Arsenal in a preseason friendly.
According to the newspaper, the Dutchman is concerned that the club may lag behind in the summer transfer market.
United had a tough season, but the Dutchman guided the Red Devils to FA Cup triumph, defeating Manchester City in the final at Wembley in May.
According to reports, the 54-year-old has grown upset with how long it has taken club administrators to decide whether he will stay or leave.
United are due to fly to the United States next month to play Arsenal in Los Angeles.
Ten Hag will be anxious to reinforce in various areas, particularly defence, after being shorn of so many injuries to key centre backs in the previous year.
Ratcliffe had been scoping out several potential managers to take over from Ten Hag.
England manager Gareth Southgate (centre) is one coach who was liked by INEOS, and he indicated he could leave England if they do not win. Euro 2024
This summer, United will need to bolster numerous positions, including a new holding midfielder, another attacker, and a centre back.
Casemiro has struggled this season, and the club may prioritise signing a new defensive midfielder.
United have also been hindered by a spate of crucial defender injuries this season, and they may wish to strengthen their centre-back options, especially now that Raphael Varane has left.
