Erik ten Hag speaks out on his Manchester United future

18.10.2024 - 14:55 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Erik ten Hag insists he did not require any assurances about his position at Manchester United and "fairy tales" were written about his position.

Ten Hag will take charge of United for the 126th time against Brentford in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday amid ongoing uncertainty over his position.

United earmarked Thomas Tuchel as Ten Hag's replacement before the Football Association accelerated their plans to install him as the new England coach.

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has also effectively ruled himself out of replacing Ten Hag as he intends to take a year out.

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