Erik ten Hag has explained his decision to leave Ajax and join Manchester United. The 52-year-old Dutchman was announced as United's new manager on Thursday, ending months of speculation as to who would be taking over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis.
He's signed a three-year deal at Old Trafford, with United holding the option to extend his contract by a further year. His arrival at United spells the end of his near-five-year affiliation with the Amsterdam club.
He explained during his announcement as United manager that it was a difficult decision to leave Ajax and now, speaking to Trouw, Ten Hag has elaborated on his decision to leave the Johan Cruyff Arena. ALSO READ: Manchester United squad vs Arsenal includes Raphael Varane "This is already a bonus year," he explained. "Things were already happening last summer, but I wanted to be successful with Ajax one more time and spend the winter in the Champions League. "Because when I was appointed I had said that Ajax had to become ‘Europe proof’.
That worked. But, we’re not done yet." Ajax are hoping Ten Hag will end his reign with another Eredivisie title. They currently sit top of the table, four points clear of PSV Eindhoven with five games remaining. Sign up to our United newsletter so you never miss an update from Old Trafford this season.
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