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Harry Fletcher
Apr 21, 2022
Manchester United Appoint Erik Ten Hag As New Manager
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There’s a new man in charge at Old Trafford after Manchester United announced the appointment of Erik ten Hag.
He becomes the club’s new permanent manager after signing a three-year contract.
The manager who led Ajax during the most successful period in their recent history became the fifth permanent manager since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.
He’ll replace interim Ralf Rangnick, who himself took over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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United fans will have to wait a while to see him in action, with Ten Hag set to stay with Ajax for the remainder of the season and join the club in the summer.
“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,” Ten Hag said in a statement.
“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.”
As always with United comings and goings, it provoked a big reaction online, and the memes arriving online have not disappointed.
These are the best reactions to the news so far.
Erik ten Hag could become the first ten to lead an English club to a major trophy since Ryan ten Doeschate captained Essex to the 2019 County Championship.— Richard Jolly \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@Richard Jolly \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6) 1650538162
Donny van de Beek when he reunites with Ten Hag at Man Utdpic.twitter.com/XLzswYeWMK— Troll Football (@Troll Football) 1650536530
How I hope Erik ten Hag walks into the United dressing roompic.twitter.com/74mMUTraN0— Phil (@Phil) 1650537429
The job\u2019s already taken its toll on himpic.twitter.com/N5VhK3uvxH— Nooruddean (@Nooruddean) 1650537132
your job now is to stand by the new new new new new new managerpic.twitter.com/ZSir7BnEaT— Duncan Alexander (@Duncan Alexander) 1650536628
Manchester is officially bald.— Reev (@Reev) 1650536304
https://twitter.com/manutd/status/1517083257539637248\u00a0\u2026pic.twitter.com/3bcXzVJDjA— COPA90 (@COPA90) 1650537398
Erik ten Hag bringing promising young Ajax players to Old Trafford likehttps://twitter.com/Pentosh1/status/1507427735068626951\u00a0\u2026— Football Ramble (@Football Ramble) 1650536341
Manchester United investing in $ETH? Interesting.— Greg Johnson (@Greg Johnson) 1650537816
United’s football director John Murtough, who led the recruitment process, said about the move: “During the past four years at Ajax, Erik has proved himself to be one of the most exciting and successful coaches in Europe, renowned for his team’s attractive, attacking football and commitment to youth.
“In our conversations with Erik leading up to this appointment, we were deeply impressed with his long-term vision for returning Manchester United to the level we want to be competing at, and his drive and determination to achieve that.
“We wish Erik the best of luck as he focuses on achieving a successful end to the season at Ajax and look forward to welcoming him to Manchester United this summer.”
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