Erik Ten Hag to take over as Man Utd manager
The Ajax boss will make the move at the end of the season
Last updated 21st Apr 2022
Erik ten Hag will take over as manager of Manchester United at the end of the season.
The current Ajax manager's appointment was confirmed today, with the club currently working under Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis
United have been interviewing with a view to appointing their new permanent manager before the summer to aid their much-needed rebuild, with Ten Hag chosen as the man to lead the club forward.
The impressive Ajax boss is looking to wrap up a third Eredivisie title before moving to Old Trafford on a three-year deal, which includes the option of a further year.
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.”
Ten Hag has been with Ajax since January 2018 and will leave at the end of the season.
Manchester United Football director John Murtough 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.”
Manchester United History
Manchester United, nicked named the "Red Devils" are one of the most successful teams in English Football.
Founded in 1878, United originally went by the name of Newton Heath LYR Football Club. Their 1892/93 team is seen pictured. They changed their name to Manchester United in 1902.
Manchester United moved from Newton Heath to Old Trafford in 1910 where they have continued to play. The stadium has a capacity of 74,140 seats.
Manchester United have won more trophies than any other English football club.
They have won: 20 First Division league titles, 2 Second Division league titles, 12 FA Cups, 5 EFL Cups, 21 FA Community Shields, 3 Champions Leagues, 1 European Cup Winners' Cup, 1 Europa League, 1 Intercontinental Cup and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
On 6 February 1958 23 people died in an airplane crash following a a European Cup quarter-final victory against Red Star Belgrade. The plane that was carrying the Manchester United players, journalists and officials crashed while attempting to take off after refuelling in Munich, Germany.
The 8 players that died were Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Duncan Edwards, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor and Billy Whelan
In 1968, 10 years after the Munich air disaster, Manchester United became the first English team to win the European Cup after beating Benfica 4–1 in the final.
Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United for 26 years, from 1986 to 2013. During his reign he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles.
Sir Alex has won more trophies than any other manager in the history of football and is the third longest serving football manager in history.
Wayne Rooney is the clubs top goal scorer, landing 253 goals in his 559 appearances.
Ryan Giggs appeared for the Red Devils more times than any other player. He made 963 appearances and scored 163 goals.
Paul Pogba is the clubs record transfer, returning to Manchester United from Juventus in 2016 for a then-world record transfer fee of £89.3 million (€105 million).
In 2005, American business man Malcom Glazer acquired ownership of United in a £790m takeover by gradually buying out United shareholders between 2003 and 2005. Much of the takeover money was borrowed by the Glazers; the debts were transferred to the club. These debts are still owed to this day. At the end of 2019, the club had a net debt of nearly £400 million.
In 2006, Malcom Glazer's son Joel and Avram took over the day-to-day running of the club after their father suffered from a stroke. The Glazer's family has continued to control the club past Malcom's death in 2014, with each six of the siblings sharing the 90% stake the Glazers have on United.