Manchester United have reportedly opened contract negotiations with Erik ten Hag after completing their end-of-season review. The club has decided to back Ten Hag, abandoning their search for a new manager, and are now discussing a new contract with the Dutchman.
According to reports, Ten Hag has three demands before he agrees to new terms at Old Trafford. Firstly, he will refuse to reintegrate Jadon Sancho into the first-team squad unless the winger apologizes for his actions last season. Secondly, Ten Hag will push back against any attempts from technical director Jason Wilcox to dictate the team’s playing style. However, he has impressed the club’s hierarchy by being open to Wilcox’s suggestions in the past, such as using Bruno Fernandes in a false 9 role during the FA Cup final win over Manchester City.
The third demand is reportedly to renew the contract of forwards coach Benni McCarthy, who expressed his desire to stay at the club. The 46-year-old former striker is currently out of contract, and his future was uncertain while the club decided on Ten Hag’s future. It is expected that Ten Hag will be offered a contract extension until 2027, adding two years to his current deal which expires in 2025.
- Man United are in contract talks with Erik ten Hag following a positive review
- The review concluded that Ten Hag remains the best candidate for the Old Trafford job
Manchester United have reportedly initiated contract negotiations with Erik ten Hag following a positive end-of-season review. The club has decided to stand by Ten Hag, abandoning their search for a new manager.
According to reports, Ten Hag has three key demands before he agrees to new terms at Old Trafford. Firstly, he will not allow Jadon Sancho to return to the first-team squad unless the winger apologizes for his actions last season, which led to his loan move to Borussia Dortmund.
Ten Hag is expected to make three demands before committing to a new deal with Manchester United
Secondly, Ten Hag will resist any attempts from technical director Jason Wilcox to dictate Manchester United’s playing style. However, he has impressed the club’s hierarchy by being receptive to Wilcox’s suggestions, such as deploying Bruno Fernandes in a false 9 role during the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Ten Hag will reportedly only accept Sancho’s return if he apologizes for his previous actions
The third demand is reportedly to secure a new contract for forwards coach Benni McCarthy, who has expressed his desire to remain at the club. The 46-year-old former striker is currently out of contract, and his future was uncertain while the club deliberated on Ten Hag’s future.
Securing a new deal for Benni McCarthy is one of Ten Hag’s reported demands
It is expected that Ten Hag will be offered an extended contract until 2027, adding two years to his current deal, which is set to expire in 2025.