Manchester United are reportedly preparing to open discussions with Erik ten Hag over a new contract, signaling their commitment to secure the Dutchman’s future at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag, who joined the English champions in 2022 after a successful tenure at Ajax, currently has a deal until June 2025, with an option for an additional year .
While the team has faced challenges this season, Ten Hag is still highly regarded as the ideal head coach to lead Manchester United forward.
The club remains confident in his abilities despite suggestions of a potential threat to his position due to a lackluster start in the 2023-24 campaign.
In a proactive move, representatives of Manchester United have already made contact with Ten Hag’s camp to express their eagerness for contract extension talks.
Having managed the Red Devils in 70 matches, Ten Hag boasts an impressive record of 45 wins, nine draws, and 16 defeats.
Last season, Ten Hag guided Manchester United to victory in the EFL Cup and secured a respectable third-place finish in the Premier League, ensuring their return to the Champions League this year.
Although the team encountered a challenging start to the current campaign, they recently triumphed over Burnley and Crystal Palace in back-to-back victories.
Bruno Fernandes’s stunning volley secured a crucial win against Burnley, followed by a convincing 3-0 triumph over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup.
With their next three matches to be played at the iconic Old Trafford, the Red Devils are set to face Palace and Brentford in the Premier League, with a Champions League clash against Galatasaray in between.
Despite ongoing talks of a potential club takeover, Ten Hag’s position is reportedly fully backed by Manchester United’s Chief Executive, Richard Arnold, and Director of Football, John Murtough.
Even if a change in ownership occurs, both Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, who are competing to buy the club from the Glazers, are believed to support Ten Hag’s continued tenure.
Additionally, Ten Hag is presently engaged in a stand-off with Jadon Sancho, with no signs of an imminent resolution.
This potentially uncomfortable situation could persist until the attacker’s potential departure in January.