Ten Hag speaks out again after his dismissal: "I'm staying until July"

Manchester, 24 February 2025 – Ten Hag ’s time at Manchester United has been anything but memorable. The Dutchman arrived at the Red Devils’ bench after an excellent run at Ajax, which included winning three national championships, two Dutch Cups, a Dutch Super Cup and a Champions League semi-final in the 2018-19 season. The Red Devils’ aim was to bounce back after a few seasons below expectations, with the Dutch coach expected to lead the team towards a much brighter future compared to the dark years just passed. However, Ten Hag’s adventure at Manchester United has not gone as expected. The Dutch coach had an up-and-down start to the season, with good wins (such as the 2-1 win over Liverpool ), followed by huge setbacks (such as the 6-3 defeat in the Manchester derby), which is why he was immediately questioned, but at the end of the year he managed to take home the League Cup . The following season was also complicated: in the Premier League , Manchester United finished eighth, while in the Champions League the Red Devils finished last in their group, leaving the competition in the first round. The future seemed already sealed, but the victory in the FA Cup final against rivals City guaranteed the former Ajax coach a renewal and permanence on the bench of the Manchester Reds, where he remained until last October and then left the place to van Nistelrooy . In an interview with SEG Stories, Ten Hag spoke for the first time since his farewell to Manchester United, highlighting his desire to take a break and remain inactive until July 1st. Furthermore, this decision would have come even before the Red Devils decided to sack him after only four months of the contract renewal. Regarding his experience on the Manchester United bench, Ten Hag said that “It was like working towards a point on the horizon without ever reaching it”, but then he also admitted how much he misses Old Trafford and the atmosphere that was created in the Manchester United stadium. After his farewell, the Red Devils opted for an internal solution, promoting van Nilstelrooy while waiting for the arrival of Ruben Amroim , former Sporting coach, who with the English club has signed a contract until June 2027 with the option to extend for a further season.