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      Mauricio Pochettino ‘could not believe’ Man Utd appointed Ten Hag and ‘spent months researching Manchester as a city’

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO allegedly “could not believe” Manchester United appointed Erik ten Hag after he reportedly “spent months researching” the city.The Red Devils finally confirmed on Thursday that the Dutchman would be taking charge this summer.
      Mauricio Pochettino has been left stunned at missing out on the Man Utd jobCredit: AP
      The PSG boss lost out on the job to Dutchman Erik ten HagCredit: Reuters
      He will leave Ajax at the end of the season after penning a three-year contract worth £9m annually.
      Before he emerged as the leading candidate for the job, Paris Saint-Germain’s Pochettino was among the top contenders for the role.
      But Poch allegedly was not informed by United that Ten Hag was in pole position and was caught by surprise when the news was announced.
      The Athletic claim that the club had allegedly planned to call the Argentine to inform him directly that he had missed out on the job.
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      But they state the “confident” former Tottenham manager felt the timing of the news was “awkward”.
      His representative’s had reportedly held talks with United chief Matt Judge over personal terms.
      And for the last two months he has even “been gathering information about Manchester as a city” ahead of potentially living there.
      This fresh report claims that Pochettino was confident he would be offered the role after developing a relationship with Ed Woodward and the club from 2018.
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      He also had lunch with former manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2016 where it’s said Poch mesmerised the legendary boss.
      Poch must now focus on trying to lead PSG to the Ligue 1 title while Ten Hag does the same at Ajax before moving to United.
      After his appointment was confirmed, 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.” More

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      Who is potential Man Utd assistant Mitchell van der Gaag?

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      ERIK TEN HAG is taking the managerial hot-seat at Manchester United.And with that, the Dutchman is bringing in a new team of assistants with him with his aim to bring back the glory days to Old Trafford.
      Erik ten Hag with then Excelsior coach Mitchell van der Gaag in 2018
      However there is still no announcement over Ten Hag’s backroom staff.
      But it’s believed he wants to bring Ajax No2 Mitchell van der Gaag and former England boss McClaren to Old Trafford
      Ten Hag, 52, will be leaving his post as Ajax boss to join up at United and says while it has been a “difficult” decision, he is excited about the prospect of managing at Old Trafford next season.
      “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.
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      “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.”
      Mitchell van der Gaag during his Motherwell days in 1995
      Who is Man Utd assistant Mitchell van der Gaag?
      Mitchell van der Gaag was born on October 22, 1971 – making him 50 years old.
      The Dutchman is currently Ten Hag’s assistant at Ajax, and will be potentially renewing the same role for United.
      Van der Gaag has been Ten Hag’s assistant since the summer of 2021, after moving up from the Ajax reserves.
      As a former player, central defender Van der Gaag will be familiar on these shores for his spell at Motherwell between 1995-97.
      Van der Gaa started his playing career at PSV in 1989 before retiring at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in 2007.
      He was never capped as a full international for the Netherlands, but did play for them at Under-21 level.
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      Erik ten Hag LIVE: Ajax boss ANNOUNCED as Man Utd manager, Dutchman signs three-year deal, Ronaldo RETURNS – latest

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been ANNOUNCED as Manchester United manager.The Dutchman has signed a three-year deal at Old Trafford with the option of a further year and will take over after he has finished the season with Ajax.
      The 52-year-old 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.”
      Ajax are currently top of Eredivisie by four points with five games to go and Ten Hag can pack his bags for Manchester after the season is done.
      And Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted leaving Carrington in the back of a Mercedes this afternoon.
      Stay up to date with all the latest from Old Trafford in our live blog…
      Ten Hag’s record-breaking wages
      Newly announced Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will reportedly bank a ‘record-breaking’ salary for taking over as boss.
      The 52-year-old has penned a three-year deal, with the option for a further 12 months.
      While Ten Hag’s Old Trafford earnings remain unknown, he is set to become the highest paid Dutchman in Premier League history.
      Dutch outlet De Telegraaf claim he will earn more than countryman Louis van Gaal did during his fateful two-year spell at Old Trafford.
      Van Gaal, who revealed earlier this month he was battling cancer, is said to have earned a £3.3million base salary at United – not including bonuses.
      Therefore Ten Hag’s wages will exceed that number, with his official salary yet to be confirmed.
      Neville outlays United vision
      Gary Neville wants Ten Hag to concentrate on building new foundations at Man United before challenging for a trophy.
      Neville said: “First, it should be getting back into the top four, re-establishing Manchester United in the Champions League, attract the players into the club that play the way he wants to play and then start to get a system of belief.
      “It took Jurgen Klopp five years to win a Premier League title [at Liverpool], as great a job as he has done.
      “At the end of last year, to be fair, I thought United were getting closer [to winning the title]. Yet it’s all collapsed and fallen to pieces and I don’t know why that has happened.
      “Erik ten Hag gets to pick up the pieces. Initial phase: Build the foundations of what he wants to achieve.”
      More from Irwin
      Man United will be challenging for the Prem in two to three years with Ten Hag at the helm.
      That’s the opinion of club legend Denis Irwin who has been impressed with the style of play the Dutchman’s instilled with Ajax.
      He said: “Yeah, it might take time with an overhaul due in terms of the first-team squad, and we need a bit of patience as well.
      “The best-case scenario is we’ll be challenging hopefully in two or three years’ time for the league, but I’m excited by the style of football and the fact he seems an honest and hard-working manager.”
      Irwin on Ten Hag
      Man United legend Denis Irwin is ecstatic over the club’s appointment of Ten Hag.
      Irwin told Sky Sports: “I’m more than happy. He’s an exciting appointment.
      “The style of football he’s played at Ajax over the last four and a half years is great to watch.
      “He’s had success in Holland and on the European stage, and I think all the fans are right behind it.”
      Conte on top-four race
      Spurs boss Antonio Conte is bracing for a fight with Arsenal and Man United over the coveted fourth spot.
      Conte said: “We have to fight with Arsenal, they showed yesterday they are in good form, Man Utd, West Ham and Wolverhampton.
      “Now we have to fight until the end. The last second of the last game we will see which will be our place in the table.”
      Neville on Ten Hag
      Gary Neville has revealed he isn’t excited by Man United’s appointment of Erik ten Hag because of the club’s current poor form.
      Although he expects his feelings to change when the pre-season period kicks in.
      Neville said: “I wouldn’t say excitement because of the mood we’re in at the moment as Manchester United.
      “But come the end of the season, there will be a lot of outgoings and a group of new signings which always bring excitement, then hopefully a manager who can get the side playing with pride again.
      “It’s difficult at this stage to get excited, but in pre-season there will be that feeling. There will be excitement but I don’t quite feel it at this moment in time because of how bad United currently are.
      “Erik ten Hag is the man of the moment and the overwhelming choice of the fans.”
      Conte’s warning to Ten Hag
      Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has claimed Erik ten Hag has a tough task on his hands at Man United.
      Conte said: “Don’t forget that last season United were in second place and improve the squad with Varane, Sancho and Ronaldo.
      “It’s strange but they’ve improved the squad and have done worse than last season. It shows it’s not easy, particularly in England.
      “In England it’s a big job for every manager, the level is so high. When you’re at Manchester United the pressure is massive.
      “You have to fight to win trophies. It’s not easy because other teams have the same idea.”
      Maguire bomb scare
      Man United and England star Harry Maguire has been left shocked after receiving a bomb threat.
      Cheshire police with sniffer dogs have been sent to the mansion where Maguire lives with fiancee Fern Hawkins and their two daughters.
      Searches are ongoing.
      The chilling warning came via email that a bomb would be planted at the home of the United skipper.

      Ten Hag the defender
      Erik ten Hag had a 13 year playing career, playing for four different clubs between 1989 and 2002, all in the Netherlands.
      The centre-back had THREE spells with Twente, appearing a total of 248 times.

      Who is Erik ten Hag?
      Ten Hag started his managerial career in 2012, taking over at Dutch minnows Go Ahead Eagles.
      The former centre-back spent two years at Bayern Munich II, before enjoying another two seasons back in Holland, with Utrecht.
      Ten Hag took over at Ajax in 2017 and has helped them win TWO Eredivisie titles – in 2018-19 and 2020-21 – with a third looking almost certain this season.
      The boss famously led Ajax to the 2018-19 Champions League semi-final only to be stunned after a late Tottenham comeback – denying them a date with Liverpool in the final.
      Ten Hag has also won two KNVB Cup crowns and the Johan Cruyff Shield during his time in Amsterdam.

      Ten Hag ‘hugely excited’ by United
      Upon the announcement of the Dutchman as the new United boss, Ten Hag spoke to the Manchester United official site.
      He 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.”
      It is a great honour to be appointed manager of Manchester United and I am hugely excited.Erik Ten HagManchester United
      Steve McClaren to join Ten Hag’s assistant staff
      Steve McClaren is reportedly set to become Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United assistant – despite the club initially REJECTING their new manager’s request, writes ANTHONY CHAPMAN.
      And the current Ajax boss will start his Old Trafford role this summer after penning a three-year deal.
      However, there is still no announcement over Ten Hag’s backroom staff.
      It’s believed he wants to bring Ajax No2 Mitchell van der Gaag and former England boss McClaren to Old Trafford.

      But the Telegraph claims United had been resisting Ten Hag’s calls to give McClaren a job.
      Ten Hag had been asked to first evaluate United’s current options before requesting any drastic changes to staff.
      However, it’s now said that Red Devils chiefs have given in to Ten Hag’s demands.
      And McClaren is now on the verge of a stunning return to the Premier League.
      The 60-year-old served as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant from 1999 to 2001.
      And Ten Hag, who in turn was McClaren’s No2 at FC Twente, believes he brings unrivalled experience of the English game.
      Meanwhile, United remain in negotiations with Ajax for Van der Gaag.
      United Welcome Erik
      Manchester United have released a photograph of Ten Hag, sporting a Red Devils shirt draped over his shoulder.
      The caption read: “New beginnings.”

      Ten Hag to bring Ajax assistant with him
      Mitchell van der Gaag is set to join Manchester United as Erik ten Hag’s assistant manager, say reports.
      The Manchester Evening News report that Ten Hag is set to bring Van der Gaag with him.
      However, United are yet to finalise terms on a deal.
      The 50-year-old joined Ajax in 2019 as head coach of the club’s B team, before being promoted to Ten Hag’s assistant last year. 
      Cristiano thanks fans for tribute
      Ronaldo was very appreciative of the reception given by United and Liverpool fans for wife Georgina Rodriguez and family on Tuesday night at Anfield.
      There was a moment of reflection in the 7th minute of the game as fans gave their support to Ronaldo and his family after they announced a tragic loss of one of the twin babies during birth last week.
      He said: “One world… One sport… One global family… Thanks, Anfield.
      “Me and my family will never forget this moment of respect and compassion”

      United transfer targets
      United are looking at spending another £350million to put together a new team — and that is with a couple of free transfers, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
      Spurs’ Harry Kane is an obvious strike target, as well as Declan Rice at West Ham to bolster the midfield, along with Wolves’ Ruben Neves.
      RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku is certainly one Rangnick will have put on the board’s radar.

      He has 17 goals and 13 assists playing across the front line this season.
      At the back, United could pick up a couple of great frees in Antonio Rudiger from Chelsea, whose contract is running down, and Ten Hag’s own Noussair ­Mazraoui at Ajax.
      Presnel Kimpembe from Paris Saint-Germain at centre-back is also a possibility at £36million.
      This rebuild is a huge responsibility, or more years in the wilderness will follow.
      You can only wish Ten Hag good luck.
      Ronaldo under Ten Hag and Red Devils character
      Ronaldo is another big question Ten Hag needs to answer.
      While his arrival seemed to unsettle the set-up and plans Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had for the season, his goals return cannot be questioned.
      Some like Pogba, Edinson Cavani and Lingard are just off, so there is nothing to decide. Others must be shown the exit.
      Ten Hag will know his fellow Dutchman Donny van de Beek well but he simply cannot play in the Premier League — as Everton are now also finding out during his loan spell there.
      Anthony Martial will be lucky to find another club after his downturn at United has been followed by a horror spell on loan at Sevilla.
      For Sir Alex Ferguson, talent was only half of it when he was looking for a player.
      He wanted a deep-dive into their character before he made a decision.
      Would he ever have signed Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku, Angel Di Maria or Pogba, who he had already got rid of once?
      Too many players bought over the last nine years since Fergie retired have not had the character to succeed at Old Trafford.
      So few leaders, so many willing to hide and hang the manager out to dry.
      Ten Hag’s defensive woes at Old Trafford
      Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw have had stinkers this season, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
      Shaw was probably the best full-back in Europe last season and Maguire’s arrival in summer 2019 coincided immediately with an improvement in defensive displays.
      Can Ten Hag revive and reboot them?
      Roy Keane claimed you cannot win a title with Scott McTominay and Fred in midfield but you would certainly want them in your squad.
      Elsewhere, Raphael Varane is becoming a bit of an Alexis Sanchez.
      Big name, big money but not big performances and while Maguire plays through injury, Varane is too often sidelined.
      Ten Hag’s to do list
      Ask any irate United fan right now and there would be nobody left at Carrington next season bar De Gea, Cristiano Ronaldo and a few young lads knocking on the door, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
      But Ten Hag has to balance how much better he can make what he is inheriting with those who are lost or “broken” — Neville’s word again — and simply irreparable.
      Everyone will have their opinions and it is a lot easier just to say ‘Get out’ than give someone another chance.
      Take local lad Marcus Rashford, who has just made his 300th appearance for United.
      He has had a dreadful season, his woeful first touch when put through at Anfield in the first half summed it up.
      Rashford’s confidence is shot on match day.
      Yet Rangnick’s assessment of the player due to what he produces in training is still very high.
      Can a new coach like Ten Hag transfer that in to games?
      Where to start for Ten Hag
      What were Manchester United left with for their clash at bitter rivals Liverpool?
      Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic, two players who started at Anfield, are definitely leaving this summer, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
      As is Jesse Lingard, who came on to replace the injured Pogba after ten minutes.
      Phil Jones was starting just his second game of the season and had to be withdrawn for his own good at half-time.
      Elsewhere you could not name a single player who would get into Liverpool’s team, or Manchester City’s, or maybe even Chelsea or Spurs bar goalkeeper David de Gea.
      The team is “nothing”, as Gary Neville put it.
      So where does incoming boss Erik ten Hag start?

      Football director Murtough’s admiration for Ten Hag
      John Murtough, Football Director at Manchester United, spoke to the club’s official site upon the signing of Ten Hag.
      He 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.”  
      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.John Murtough, Football DirectorManchester United
      Van der Sar speaks on the departure of boss Ten Hag
      Ajax Chief Executive Edwin van der Sar has spoken on Erik ten Hag’s departure from the Amsterdam club.
      He said: “Four and a half years is a good amount of time, but we would have liked to have kept Erik at Ajax for longer.
      “He is going to make the step to one of the biggest clubs in the world, in a fantastic league.
      “We owe Erik a lot of thanks for what he has achieved with Ajax so far, but we are not done yet.
      “At the end of the season, I will look back more extensively on his departure.
      “For now, what matters is the final games of the season in which we all want to bring home the league title.”
      “Ten Hag is going to make the step to one of the biggest clubs in the world, in a fantastic league.Edwin van der SarAjax
      Ajax tried to keep Ten Hag
      Ajax had fought tooth and nail to keep Ten Hag at the Eredivisie leaders.
      Technical director Gerry Hamstra said: “I can be very clear about this, we did [try to keep him].
      “We did everything to. We are trying everything to keep him.”
      When asked if the club offered Ten Hag a bumper new deal, Hamstra added: “Yes. We tried everything.
      “When? Recently.”
      Who is Erik ten Hag?
      Ten Hag started his managerial career in 2012, taking over at Dutch minnows Go Ahead Eagles.
      The former centre-back spent two years at Bayern Munich II, before enjoying another two seasons back in Holland, with Utrecht.
      Ten Hag took over at Ajax in 2017 and has helped them win TWO Eredivisie titles – in 2018-19 and 2020-21 – with a third looking almost certain this season.
      The boss famously led Ajax to the 2018-19 Champions League semi-final only to be stunned after a late Tottenham comeback – denying them a date with Liverpool in the final.
      Ten Hag has also won two KNVB Cup crowns and the Johan Cruyff Shield during his time in Amsterdam.

      United decision on Ten Hag
      Ten Hag was keen to get several assurances from the hierarchy before he took the job in order to give himself the best possible chance of turning the club around write DAVE FRASER and MARTIN BLACKBURN.
      There was some interest from RB Leipzig – but once he knew he would get the support he needed there was no doubt in his mind he wanted the United job.
      Red Devils chiefs are desperate to finally find a successful replacement to Sir Alex Ferguson, with the announcement coming just two days after being humiliated 4-0 by rivals Liverpool.
      United haven’t won the Premier League title since Fergie’s final season in 2012-13.
      The club have burned through David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, before turning to Rangnick to steady the ship until the end of this season.
      But Manchester United are currently on their longest trophy drought since they were last relegated nearly 50 years ago.
      And after an extensive hunt, the Old Trafford board have named Ten Hag their new boss.
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      Man Utd’s Ten Hag is the latest manager trying replace Sir Alex Ferguson but none have come close for nine years

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      ERIK TEN HAG will be the latest Manchester United manager to attempt to find success in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.Ten Hag takes over at the end of the season after Ralf Rangnick’s spell as interim manager, with the club still searching for consistency and a return to their former glories.
      No one has been able to replace Manchester United legendary boss Sir Alex FergusonCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag is tasked with succeeding where five others failed at Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      But no one has come close to meeting the required standard since Ferguson retired in 2013.
      David Moyes
      Played 51: Won 27, Drew 9, Lost 15. Win rate: 53 per cent
      Trophies: Community Shield, 2013
      Moyes took just one game to win a trophy, the Community Shield against Wigan, as Ferguson’s hand-picked successor.
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      He was sacked after 10 months, with Ryan Giggs finishing the campaign as caretaker manager.
      Moyes struggled in subsequent spells with Real Sociedad and Sunderland but the ex-Everton boss has rebuilt his reputation across two spells with West Ham.
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      Louis van Gaal
      P103: W54, D25, L24. Win rate: 52 per cent
      Trophies: FA Cup, 2016
      United’s previous Dutch boss never truly won over the Old Trafford faithful, even if his recent cancer diagnosis has brought an outpouring of affection.
      A dreadful winless start against Swansea, Sunderland, third-tier MK Dons and Burnley gave way to an improvement.
      Van Gaal signed off with an FA Cup win, beating Crystal Palace in extra time, but his win percentage was the lowest of the post-Ferguson era until Rangnick’s spell in charge.
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      Louis van Gaal won the FA Cup but failed to win over the Manchester United crowdCredit: PA:Press Association
      Jose Mourinho
      P144: W84, D32, L28. Win rate: 58 per cent
      Trophies: Europa League 2017, League Cup 2017, Community Shield 2016
      By win percentage and trophy haul, Mourinho is United’s most successful manager since Ferguson – successful in 58 per cent of his games.
      He achieved a runner-up finish in the league, and adding a League Cup and Europa League double in 2016-2017 having emulated Moyes by winning the Community Shield in his first game.
      His, though, was an erratic and ill-tempered spell, with a defensive style of play and fallings-out with players leaving the fans cold.
      Jose Mourinho was the most successful Manchester United boss after Sir Alex FergusonCredit: AFP
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
      P167: W91, D37, L39. Win rate: 54 per cent
      Trophies: None
      The much-loved former United striker proved almost the inverse of his predecessor, with a fluid and attacking style of play but inconsistent results on the field.
      A stunning spell as caretaker, winning 14 games out of 19 after replacing Mourinho, deservedly earned him the job on a permanent basis .
      But he came nowhere near emulating that 74 per cent win rate from then on.
      He left his job in November after United won just three of his last 10 games and conceded 15 goals in the last six, the first United manager since Frank O’Farrell in the early 1970s not to add to the club’s trophy cabinet.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked during this season and replaced by Ralf RangnickCredit: Reuters
      Ralf Rangnick
      P24: W10, D9, L5. Win rate: 41 per cent
      Trophies: None
      Michael Carrick’s three games as caretaker before the appointment of an interim manager were a curious interlude.
      Rangnick was tasked with seeing out this season before moving into a consultancy role with the club and began with five games unbeaten.
      United have lost only five games under his stewardship, they have drawn far too many – including one against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup which led to a disappointing exit on penalties. More

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      Man Utd fans are a realistic bunch and Ten Hag need not worry about top-four next season.. just give us back our swagger

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      ERIK TEN HAG is better suited to United, because he has experience of building a team and club.Ten Hag plays an attacking brand of football whilst winning trophies, and has a record of buying emerging talent and developing his own from within.
      Erik ten Hag has been confirmed as Manchester United’s new managerCredit: EPA
      There’s a risk with any managerial appointment, but United might have got this one spot on.
      Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte are four of the very best managers in the world. They also happen to be employed at other clubs in the Premier League.
      Alongside Bayern Munich’s Julian Nagelsmann, Ten Hag is leading the “best of the rest” and is a manager who is very much on the up.
      United’s managerial appointments since Sir Alex Ferguson were either not good enough, such as David Moyes and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, or past their best, like Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.
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      Ten Hag joins at a good age, with excellent European experience, and most importantly with a clear set of values.
      TEN HAG BETTER THAN POCHETTINO
      Mauricio Pochettino would have returned to a far more competitive Premier League than the one he left.
      Although he will leave France with a couple of trophies, the way in which he was beaten against Real Madrid in the Champions League will have caused alarm.
      As Tuchel and Chelsea will tell you, anyone can lose to Real Madrid, but Paris Saint-Germain were in a commanding position, and their collapse in the second half of the second leg was reminiscent of some of Tottenham’s games under the Argentine.
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      United fans will be delighted with the Dutchman’s appointment, you only have to look on social media to get a sense of the mood.
      There was always the feeling that Pochettino should have been offered the job three years ago, instead of Solskjaer, but the game is catching him up somewhat.
      Ten Hag is the emerging force with something to prove in the Premier League having never managed in England before.
      Style of play is regularly talked about, but it’s so important that United play with an identity.
      Winning trophies is the ultimate goal but the great United sides of the past have played with a certain swagger, and supporters will be hoping that returns as well.
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      Erik ten Hag’s success at Ajax allows Manchester United to feel confidentCredit: Reuters
      REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
      It’s hard to know what to expect during the first season but United supporters are a realistic bunch and we realise that we might have to write off Champions League qualification next campaign.
      The team will look a lot different in 12 months by which time Ten Hag will have had two transfer windows and be about to embark on his second season with the club.
      First season is a rebuild, second Champions League qualification, third year onwards, a trophy and some kind of title challenge.
      We have to dream and we hope that United’s latest Erik, can after time, deliver.
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      Man Utd flops arrive at training just moments before Erik ten Hag is announced as new manager

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S squad rocked up to Carrington this morning to discover Erik ten Hag will officially be taking charge this summer.The club have confirmed that the 52-year-old Ajax boss is heading to Old Trafford.
      Erik ten Hag has been confirmed as Manchester United’s next managerCredit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo turned away from the cameras as he arrived at Carrington to discover the newsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Car share buddies Juan Mata and Bruno Fernandes rocked up to work in the Spaniard’s motorCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Edinson Cavani drove himself into the club’s HQ for the start of the new eraCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      After verbally agreeing to take charge last week, he wanted to hold fire on signing the contract until last Sunday’s Dutch Cup final – which his team lost to PSV Eindhoven.
      Now a £2.5million compensation package has been agreed between United and Ajax.
      The hope is that the announcement will lift some of the gloom over the club – following a disappointing few weeks under interim boss Ralf Rangnick.
      The Red Devils were thrashed 4-0 at Liverpool on Tuesday in their latest setback as their top four hopes suffered another blow.
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      Ten Hag has penned a contract until the summer of 2025 at the Theatre of Dreams.
      Juan Mata, driving, and Bruno Fernandes were two of the stars spotted rocking up for training earlier just moments before the official announcement.
      As were Edinson Cavani and Cristiano Ronaldo, who only returned to work yesterday after the heartbreaking death of his son.
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      Ten Hag was keen to get several assurances from the hierarchy before he took the job – to give himself the best possible chance of turning the club around.
      There was some interest from RB Leipzig – but once he knew he would get the support he needed there was no doubt in his mind he wanted the United job.
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      Their last Prem title win was nine years ago – in Alex Ferguson’s final year as manager.
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      Ten Hag now wants to put all his focus on leading Ajax to a third league title of his tenure before moving to the North West in the summer.
      Jadon Sancho looked stony-faced as he drove into Carrington earlierCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Jesse Lingard, pictured heading into United’s HQ, seems certain to leave in JuneCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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      MANCHESTER UNITED interim manager Ralf Rangnick has reportedly “taken issue” to legend Darren Fletcher shouting instructions during games.Technical director Fletcher, who played a key role in helping United’s sporting director John Murtough pick Erik ten Hag as the new permanent manager, has kept his matchday position on the bench.
      Rangnick has ‘taken issue’ to Fletcher shouting instructionsCredit: AFP
      The German has asked Fletcher to stop doing so
      And according to the Telegraph, interim boss Rangnick has “taken issue” to the former midfielder shouting instructions during games.
      So much so that Rangnick has asked Fletcher to STOP doing so.
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