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Manchester United have extended Erik ten Hag’s contract by one year until June 2026, the club has announced.
The Dutchman has been in talks with United over a new deal after co-owners Ineos decided to keep him in charge following an end-of-season review.
The new contract on existing terms signals increased support for Ten Hag from a leadership team that includes new sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.
Talks continue with Ruud van Nistelrooy and René Hake to become his new assistants at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag, who had one year left on his contract, said: ‘I am very pleased to have reached an agreement with the club to continue working together.
Erik ten Hag has been given a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2026.
The new contract, on existing terms, signals further support for Ten Hag. Pictured: minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
‘Looking back over the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined.
‘However, we must also be clear that there is still a lot of work ahead to reach the level expected of Manchester United, which means fighting for English and European titles.
“In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision to achieve those goals, and we are all firmly committed to embarking on that journey together.”
Ashworth welcomed the news ahead of Ten Hag’s return for pre-season training on Monday, saying: “With two trophies in the last two seasons, Erik has reinforced his record as one of the most successful managers in European football.
‘While last season’s club review highlighted areas for improvement, it also came to the clear conclusion that Erik was the best partner we could work with to improve standards and results.
Manchester United’s new sporting director Dan Ashworth has hailed Ten Hag as one of Europe’s “most successful and consistent managers”.
‘This group of players and staff have already proven they are capable of competing and winning at the highest level; now we need to do it more consistently.
Now that our football leadership team has been strengthened, we look forward to working closely with Erik to achieve our shared ambitions for this football club.”