Manchester United was on the brink of making a decision regarding the future of their manager, Erik ten Hag. Despite a challenging season, the Dutchman’s position seemed uncertain for a while. However, after winning the FA Cup by defeating Manchester City in the final, the perception around Ten Hag began to shift. The club’s owners and directors started to see the potential in keeping him at the helm.
While there were talks with other potential candidates like Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel, it was ultimately decided that sticking with Ten Hag might be the best option. Despite underperforming in the Premier League and the Champions League, the club recognized the challenges Ten Hag faced, including a record number of injuries. Additionally, Ten Hag’s resilience and efforts to develop young talents like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo were acknowledged and respected.
The negotiations with Tuchel in Monaco did not result in an agreement, leading the German coach to consider taking a sabbatical. Talks with Roberto De Zerbi also did not pan out due to a lack of chemistry. In the end, it was evident that the club believed in Ten Hag’s potential to lead Manchester United to success in the future. The decision to extend his contract was made before the board meeting in Monaco, signaling a vote of confidence in the current manager.