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Erik ten Hag stays at Manchester United as the club abandons its search for a new manager.
The Premier League giants have backed the Dutchman and are discussing a new contract, despite sounding out potential candidates after a disappointing season at Old Trafford in which their team finished eighth.
Sources have revealed that Ten Hag’s case was bolstered by the club’s shock FA Cup final victory over rivals City.
United officials sounded out potential replacements including Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and Thomas Frank, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS leading the process.
However, Tuchel distanced himself from the position after meeting Ratcliffe in Monaco for talks last week.
Erik ten Hag to remain as Manchester United manager following club’s end-of-season review
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has abandoned the search for a new boss with Ten Hag set for a new contract
Man United have reached a clear conclusion that Ten Hag is the best man for the job
United carried out a performance review after the end of the season, which involved talks with Ten Hag.
Considering all the different results, they are said to have reached a clear conclusion that Ten Hag, 54, was the best man for the job.
Mail Sport understands United officials want to see how Ten Hag operates under what they believe will be a new structure aimed at ensuring he has the best chance of success.
Omar Berrada is scheduled to arrive from Manchester City as CEO on July 13. Jason Wilcox has already joined as technical director while talks are ongoing to bring Dan Ashworth to Old Trafford from Newcastle as sporting director.
It is believed that talks with Ten Hag were positive and both club and manager were aligned. Talks have begun regarding a contract extension.