Manchester United has opted not to dismiss manager Erik ten Hag and instead will engage in discussions regarding a new contract.
Ten Hag’s position had been under review as part of the club’s end-of-season assessment. However, even over two weeks after United’s victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, the Dutchman remained unaware of his fate.
Before the Wembley clash, there were reports suggesting United would part ways with Ten Hag, regardless of the outcome. Nonetheless, David Ornstein of The Athletic has revealed that Ten Hag will remain at Old Trafford, and negotiations for a new contract will commence.
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Currently, Ten Hag is operating under the initial three-year contract he signed upon joining the club in 2025. Although United has decided to retain Ten Hag, they did explore the possibility of other managers taking over this summer.
According to information from 90min, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Thomas Tuchel held informal discussions in Monaco over the weekend but ultimately decided to pursue other avenues. Mauricio Pochettino, who recently departed from Chelsea, was also on United’s radar, although the club did not progress their interest.
Names like Thomas Frank from Brentford and Roberto De Zerbi, who recently left Brighton & Hove Albion, were also linked with the managerial role. Additionally, former United first-team coach Kieran McKenna was considered before he opted for a new contract at Ipswich Town.
As it stands, Ten Hag is poised to lead United into the 2024/25 campaign, where they will compete in the Europa League with hopes of bettering last season’s disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League.