Erik Ten Hag to Manchester United: Louis Van Gaal says he should choose a football club, not a commercial club

Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal says Erik ten Hag should choose a “football club and not a commercial club” as the Ajax manager continues to be linked to Manchester United. Ten Hag is considered one of the frontrunners to become the permanent manager of United in the summer and has been interviewed for the role. Ad/> Mauricio Pochettino, Luis Enrique and Julen Lopetegui are other names that are said to be on the Old Trafford shortlist, with United interim boss Ralf Rangnick — who will take on a two-year consultancy role at the club from next season — playing his part in identifying his replacement, alongside executives Darren Fletcher and John Murtough.

World Cup Qualification UEFAA night where even you (yes, you) could have played – The Warm-Up16/11/2021 AT 07:34 But Van Gaal, who managed Manchester United between 2014 and 2016, does not think the Premier League club is the right fit for compatriot Ten Hag. “I think Erik ten Hag is a great coach,” he said ahead of their friendly against Germany on Tuesday. “And a great coach is always good for Manchester United.

But Manchester United is a commercial club. Those are difficult choices for a coach. “You better go to a football club.

I'm not going to guide his career. «I’m not going to advise him, he’ll call me himself. But he must choose a football club and not a commercial club.» How 'awkward' Manchester United target Ten Hag transformed Ajax Man Utd speak to Ten Hag as manager search heats up Van Gaal also hit back at Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk who revealed he prefers to play a 4-3-3 formation over the Netherlands boss’ preference of lining his team up in a 3-4-1-2.