Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reveals first target for next Premier League season

Erik ten Hag has revealed qualifying for the Champions League is his first target at Manchester United.

Ten Hag has been appointed at United on a three-year contract with the option of an additional year, and he was unveiled to the media on Monday afternoon. Ten Hag held his first press conference at Old Trafford and he was notably straight-talking.

The 52-year-old faced an array of questions from journalists during the 20-minute press conference, which he started by shaking hands with correspondents. Ten Hag discussed his vision, his plan and United's history in a strong first impression.

United also conducted an in-house interview with Ten Hag and he set his first target for the new season in that discussion.

“I said this is the project, to bring Man United back on top, but also we have to accept the current situation we are in," Ten Hag said.

"First of all, Man United belong in the Champions League, so that will be the first target. Important [silverware]. For me, every game is important. We want to win every game and that has to be the attitude from everyone.

"Players, but also staff and all the other ones in the club. Every game is important and we will give our best every game to win and to come forward.”

United will begin their pre-season on 27 June and the 2022/23 season will begin on 6 August 2022.