The Dutchman will take over from the tip of this season till June 2025, with the technique to lengthen for an extra yr.
“This can be a nice honour to be appointed supervisor of Manchester United and I’m massively focused on the problem forward,” Ten Hag mentioned in a remark.
“I do know the historical past of this nice membership and the eagerness of the fanatics, and I’m completely decided to broaden a group able to handing over the good fortune they deserve.
“It is going to be tricky to depart Ajax after those implausible years, and I will guarantee our fanatics of my entire dedication and concentrate on bringing this season to a a hit conclusion ahead of I transfer to Manchester United.”
“All through the previous 4 years at Ajax, Erik has proved himself to be some of the thrilling and a hit coaches in Europe, famend for his group’s sexy, attacking soccer and dedication to early life,” mentioned United soccer director John Murtough.
“In our conversations with Erik main as much as this appointment, we had been deeply inspired together with his long-term imaginative and prescient for returning Manchester United to the extent we wish to be competing at, and his force and resolution to reach that.
“We want Erik the most productive of good fortune as he specializes in reaching a a hit finish to the season at Ajax and look ahead to welcoming him to Manchester United this summer time.”
The 52-year-old joins United from Dutch aspect Ajax, the place he led the membership to 2 Eredivisie titles since changing into the top trainer in 2018.
Ten Hag is the 5th everlasting supervisor to be appointed by means of United since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 following David Moyes, Luis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
The Dutchman will take over from present meantime supervisor Ralf Rangnick. Rangnick will keep on with the membership in an advisory position.
United are lately struggling with for a top-four end within the league desk to qualify for subsequent season’s Champions League.
