The London club have spent around £600 million ($740 million) since a group led by Todd Boehly bought the club last year, but have fallen to 12th place in the Premier League under the interim manager. rights Frank Lampard, their third manager of the season. Chelsea have been criticized for their fragmented approach to the transfer market and United boss Ten Hag says their experience has shown that money is not the answer if spent recklessly. .
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Ten Hags:
Man United owner needs a good strategy as club head towards Champions League return
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag says Chelsea's difficulties are a stark warning of how difficult life can be after a change of ownership as the Manchester United takeover drags on.
As the Glazers continue to consider selling all or part of United, Chelsea will travel to Old Trafford on Thursday in a limp to end a hugely disappointing first season under their new regime.
The London club have spent around £600 million ($740 million) since a group led by Todd Boehly bought the club last year, but have fallen to 12th place in the Premier League under the interim manager. rights Frank Lampard, their third manager of the season. Chelsea have been criticized for their fragmented approach to the transfer market and United boss Ten Hag has said their experience shows that money is not the answer if spent carelessly.
"You have to do the right things, you can have money, but you have to do it and spend it smartly, and have a strategy behind it, otherwise the money won't work," the Dutchman said. said the other day. match against Chelsea.
United themselves have spent a lot of money in recent years but have not been able to win the Premier League since 2013.
Despite a positive season in which United won the League Cup and will meet Manchester City in the FA Cup final, the club's future is uncertain.
The US-based Glazer family, who bought United in 2005, announced in November that they were considering selling the club as they "explore strategic alternatives". Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe are the main contenders to take over the Premier League giants.
But despite the situation, Ten Hag believes United, whose one point against Chelsea will secure a place in the top four, are on the right track.
"We have to evaluate that after the season, draw the right conclusions for the future and that's something we will definitely do after the season," he said.
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