Erik ten Hag was officially presented as manager of Manchester United on Monday afternoon. The coach who came over from Ajax was given a tour of Old Trafford and spoke to the English press. Ten Hag discussed, among other things, the upcoming renovation work. He also said that he has been a fan of Manchester United since childhood. “In every country I had a favorite club, in England it was United.
Ten Hag’s performance could appeal to Wes Brown. The former United defender was invited to have his say about the Dutchman’s appointment. “He looked good, very calm,” said Brown after the press talk. “He got difficult questions, but he handled them well. I loved that he said that football is in place one, two and three. You want to hear that as a fan. Ten Hag is going to bring new ideas. You can see everything. that he wants to do well. He indicated that there was a lot to do, but that he has a clear idea about what he will bring.”
Ten Hag says he is aware of the enormous job that awaits him. “I analyze and I think we are at the beginning of the process. We have a rest before the season starts, I will analyze further. What I find I now keep to myself,” he said. “We have a mega plan, but very little time. We are going to tell the staff and players, you will see. I am looking forward to working with these players. There is a lot of potential. If we improve and we If we can work with the players, we’re going to get more out of it. I have a good feeling about the people around me and the meetings we’ve had.”
For Ten Hag it was his first time at Old Trafford, he said. “I’ve been to Manchester before, but this is the first time in the stadium. I’m impressed, I already feel at home here. I’m looking forward to the first game. I’ve seen a lot of United, the great teams of for example. There was always a great atmosphere at Old Trafford. I’m really looking forward to that. United was my favorite club when I was young. In every country I had a favorite club, in England it was United. The Premier League is the biggest league in the world, I’m looking forward to competing with the biggest clubs.”
Ten Hag does not want to speculate too much about winning prizes. United finished disappointingly sixth last season and was sentenced to participate in the Europa League after the summer. “This club has a great history, let’s build a future. I am really looking forward to it with the people of the club. We take it day by day, but with one hundred percent commitment. Then I am sure that we will going to be successful.” Ten Hag immediately handed out a serious warning. “Liverpool and Manchester City are playing great football, I really appreciate that. But an era may come to an end. Such an era could also come to an end before Klopp and Guardiola leave.”