Manchester United’s Future in Question as Ten Hag Claims He Can Win Trophies Anywhere
Erik ten Hag has lifted the FA Cup trophy for the second consecutive season with Manchester United, but his future as manager remains uncertain. Despite this, the Dutchman has delivered a pointed message to the club’s owners, stating that if they do not want him as their manager, he will win trophies for another club.
In an exclusive interview with Kosport Magazine, Ten Hag declared, “Two trophies in two years is not bad, three finals in two years is not bad. If they don’t want me, then I go somewhere else to win trophies because that is what I do.” This statement is a clear indication that Ten Hag is confident in his abilities and believes he can achieve success wherever he goes.
Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford has been in doubt after a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League. The club’s new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to offer his public backing, and sources have revealed that club chiefs have already approached potential replacements for Ten Hag.
However, Ten Hag has insisted that he has the support of Ratcliffe and his Ineos team. “That is what they always tell me,” he said. “I heard it many times. They don’t have to tell me every week if they tell me so often.”
Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Ten Hag remains focused on the project at Manchester United and is determined to build a team for the future. He stated, “When I took over, we were in a mess. The team is developing, the team is winning, and the team plays to an identity. But you need the players to be available and a strong squad, especially when you play in England and Europe.”
Regarding the potential talks with his potential replacements, Ten Hag said, “I don’t know if they have done this, I can’t answer this question. I don’t know. Maybe you have sources. I don’t have them.”
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes also shared his thoughts on the speculation surrounding Ten Hag’s future. He stated, “That always reaches us, nowadays it’s impossible. If it doesn’t reach 25 players, it reaches number 26 and he ends up passing the message on. But today, our focus was solely on winning the FA Cup, something that’s very important in the UK.”
Fernandes also added that it is not up to the players to make decisions about the manager’s future, saying, “It’s not our place to make decisions, including whether or not we stay. That’s why we have to do our best on the pitch and let the club make their decisions.”
Even though Manchester United had a disappointing season in the Premier League, Fernandes believes that their FA Cup victory has brought some redemption. He stated, “No, it saves the FA Cup. In the Premier League, we wanted to do better, to do more, in European competitions too. But in the FA Cup, we managed to succeed, and we’re very happy.”
Kosport Magazine’s Take
Despite the speculation surrounding Ten Hag’s future, he remains confident in his abilities and is determined to achieve success. Manchester United’s owners must carefully consider their decision before letting go of someone who has delivered two trophies in two years for the club. it is not just about winning trophies, but also about constructing a team for the future. And with high potentials in the squad and a strong identity, Ten Hag’s project at Old Trafford must be given a chance to thrive.
