Benni McCarthy to stay at Man United, with Ten Hag reportedly set to get owners' blessing

In a move that signals continuity and stability, Manchester United have chosen to retain Erik ten Hag as their manager, according to The Athletic.

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Alongside this decision, Ten Hag has also requested that the club extend the tenure of Benni McCarthy, his trusted strikers' coach.

McCarthy, 46, has been a part of Ten Hag's backroom team and has earned high praise for his work at the club.

His influence has been notably positive, making a significant impact on the team's performance.

The former head coach of Cape Town City and AmaZulu has become a favourite among the players, partly due to his ability to communicate in multiple languages, which helps bridge cultural gaps within United’s diverse roster.

However, McCarthy's current contract at Old Trafford is set to expire on 30 June.

With speculation linking him to the vacant Kaizer Chiefs position, there were concerns he might leave, especially with Ten Hag's future once appearing uncertain.

Now, with the new INEOS leadership backing Ten Hag's continued management, the Dutch manager is in talks for a new contract and has emphasised the importance of retaining McCarthy.

In a recent interview with Robert Marawa, McCarthy expressed his enthusiasm for staying at Manchester United, though he admitted he is also tempted by the prospect of returning to a head coach role.

"My contract is coming to an end now in June, and if the club wants me to continue, and in the role that I have, I will be grateful and it will be amazing," he said.

"I absolutely adore and I love my role. I love working for Manchester United, but obviously the itchiness, the desire, the hunger to be a coach, to be a manager, to be the man in charge making the decisions, of course, that’s always