Manchester confirms Erik Ten Hag as new manager at Old Trafford

ENGLAND – Manchester United today named Erik Ten Hag as new manger of the club. Manchester United made the announcement few minutes ago.

“We are delighted to confirm Erik Ten Hag as new manager of Manchester United”, it said in a statement, adding  “signed, sealed, delivered: Erik ten Hag is taking charge at Old Trafford.

Erik Ten Hag is a 52-year-old Dutchman as the Reds look towards a bright future under the direction of one of the most exciting coaches in the game.

“The evolution in Ten Hag’s reputation has been meticulous, mirroring a rise which has been methodical rather than meteoric. A sharp, ball-playing central defender in his playing days, Erik spent the majority of his career spread across three stints with FC Twente, with whom he won the KNVB Cup in 2001.

“After hanging up his boots, a steady ascent up the coaching ladder began, inevitably within the familiar ranks at Twente. When former Reds no.2 Steve McClaren was made manager in 2008, Erik stepped up to become assistant manager and made an immediate impression”, the club said on its website.