MANCHESTER UNITED have officially confirmed Erik ten Hag as their next permanent manager on a three-year deal, with the option for a further 12 months.
The Ajax gaffer, 52, will replace interim boss Ralf Rangick in the summer after verbally agreeing to take charge last week. Ten Hag impressed Old Trafford chiefs during his interview process, beating the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Zinedine Zidane and Brendan Rodgers to the job
But he wanted to hold fire on signing the contract until the Dutch Cup final on Sunday – which his team lost to PSV Eindhoven.
In the past couple of days, Unitedagreed compensation – believed to be in the region of £2.5 million – with Ajax to take Ten Hag and his assistant Mitchell van der Gaag.
Upon the announcement, Ten Hag said: "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.
"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."
United football director John Murtough said: "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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