Manchester United will review the season next week – including the performance of manager Erik ten Hag – before deciding the next steps for the football club.
The build-up to United’s 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday was dominated by questions over Ten Hag’s future, with the manager subsequently admitting he “didn’t know” if it was his last match in charge.
United have already started contacting other candidates, including Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna, as they explore possible replacements for Ten Hag, but have always insisted no final decision has been made. still been taken on the future of the Dutchman.
The club’s hierarchy, led by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford, now intend to objectively assess all aspects of what Ten Hag branded at Wembley a “pointless” campaign.
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United finished eighth in the Premier League, but will at least play in Europe next season, as their FA Cup victory means they will be in the Europa League. Although this does not guarantee the multi-million pound windfall of participation in the Champions League – which is expected to earn English clubs around €70 million (£60 million; $75 million at current rates). ) next season if they reach the round of 16 – that will still be the case. be very beneficial to United’s compliance with Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. The total money paid to clubs in the Europa League next season will be €565 million, which could take the club close to €40 million in rewards if they have a good run in the competition .
After INEOS’ 27.7 per cent stake in United was confirmed in February, Ratcliffe said it was important the club was “moving towards the right solution, not the wrong one”. As a result, United will begin to review next week the areas that need improvement to improve on-field performance, including Ten Hag’s willingness to evolve, and then decide on the best course of action.
Ten Hag was defiant after winning the FA Cup, following his side’s Carabao Cup victory in his first season in charge.
“Two trophies in two years is not bad, three finals in two years is not bad,” he said. “If they don’t want me, then I’ll go somewhere else to win trophies because that’s what I do.”
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