Erik ten Hag extends Manchester United stay with new two-year deal

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2026.

Despite leading the Red Devils to FA Cup glory last time out, ten Hag’s future was under huge doubt following an eighth-place finish in the league and a disastrous Champions League camapign.

New United owners INEOS conducted an extensive end-of-season review and decided to keep faith with the Dutch manager, who has now put pen to paper on a fresh two-year contract.

“I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together,” ten Hag said via United’s official website.

“Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined.

“However, we must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles.”

As ten Hag prepares for his third year in charge, the 51-year-old is set to welcome new members into his coaching staff with Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake expected to complete a move to Old Trafford imminently.

Ten Hag and United will kick off their pre-season tour with friendlies against Rosenborg and Rangers on July 15 and 20 respectively before heading to USA to take on Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool.

A first shot at silverware in the 2024-25 campaign then follows on August 10 when Man United lock horns with Manchester City in the Community Shield.