Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Ajax boss Erik ten Hag on a three-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.
The Dutchman beat the likes of Mauricio Pochettino and Luis Enrique to the job at Old Trafford, after impressing the club’s board during the interview process in March.
Ten Hag, 52, has guided Ajax to two Eredivisie titles since taking charge in Amsterdam in 2018 and they’re on course to win a third this term.
Manchester United has made it official—Erik ten Hag will be the legendary club’s next manager.
Two weeks ago, reports confirmed that the club was finalizing a deal to appoint the Ajax manager, and on Thursday, United secured its top target on a three-year contract with an option for a fourth.
“It is a great honor to be appointed manager of Manchester United and I am hugely excited by the challenge ahead,” ten Hag said in a statement. “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.
Erik ten Hag will join Man Utd on a three-year deal - with option of a further year - in the summer; Dutchman replaces Ralf Rangnick, with interim boss set to take up consultancy role at Old Trafford; Ten Hag: "I am absolutely determined to develop a team capable of delivering success.