The 54-year-old Dutchman enjoyed a successful four-year period in Amsterdam before moving to Manchester United in the summer of 2022. During his time as manager at Ajax, he won three Eredivisie titles and two Dutch Cups, and speculation about his future arose after Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe assumed control of the club’s sporting operations.
However, Ten Hag seems hesitant to leave his current role and return to the Netherlands. It’s reported that Ajax will monitor his situation in case he becomes available, and there are uncertainties regarding whether Ten Hag would consider a return to the club if dismissed by United.
There is ongoing speculation about Ten Hag’s future at United and whether he deserves to be sacked this summer. Ratcliffe and other Ineos leaders have not commented on the manager’s fate, intending to wait until after the upcoming Wembley match.
After that, it’s expected that Ratcliffe and Ten Hag will discuss the situation as rumors swirl about potential replacements for the manager. United’s recent form has been less than impressive, having won just one of their last eight matches in regular time and failing to keep a clean sheet since March 9.
Ten Hag commented on the challenges of coaching a team with several young players who are adjusting to the intensity of the Premier League, stating that progress takes time. He emphasized the need for patience and understanding, even drawing comparisons to past struggles experienced by iconic Manchester United teams.
