United conducted an end-of-season review and spoke with other candidates to replace Ten Hag. However, they ultimately decided to remain with the 54-year-old Dutchman. In reflecting on the past two years, they expressed pride in winning two trophies and noted signs of progress. They acknowledged the need for continued hard work to meet the high expectations for English and European titles.

The club and Ten Hag are committed to working together to reach these goals. Dan Ashworth, the newly-appointed sporting director, emphasized Ten Hag’s successful track record and highlighted areas for improvement. He expressed confidence in the team’s capabilities and the importance of consistency in achieving top-level success. With the strengthened football leadership team, they look forward to collaborating with Ten Hag to fulfill their shared ambitions for the club.

Ten Hag, who joined United from Ajax in 2022, had one year remaining on his £9 million-a-year contract, with the option for an additional 12 months.