Amrabat, Hojlund and Mount have continued a trend for Manchester United under Erik ten Hag

Since stepping into the Manchester United managerial hot-seat in May 2022, Erik ten Hag has overseen the addition of 16 first-team signings at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman inherited a sinking ship and a squad that was in disarray, meaning a huge amount of effort, as well as money, has gone into trying to transform the club's fortunes. Despite an awful lot of work still needing to be done, the club is in a far better position now than when Ten Hag first arrived.

A lot of that progress is as a result of Ten Hag's elite-level coaching credentials and smart recruitment. Though Antony, for example, is yet to justify his big-money price tag, the vast majority of Ten Hag's signings have made a positive impact.

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Last season signing Lisandro Martinez, who had never played in one of Europe's top five leagues, was seen as a huge gamble. Ten Hag signed him having worked with him at Ajax, but it was a decision that soon paid off, with the Argentine establishing himself as one of the signings of the season.

Ten Hag knew that Martinez would have a positive impact on the dressing room, United's style of play and the supporters. His never-say-die attitude was instantly lauded by the supporters, meaning an Argentine flag was rarely out of view, either at Old Trafford or on the road.

Ten Hag had to install a fresh belief into the squad after a disastrous 2021/22 campaign, and Martinez's personality and fighting spirit was key in making that possible. Casemiro's winning mentality and hunger for success also contributed enormously to an upturn in fortunes.

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