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<\/figure>\n\n\n“Erik ten Hag has extended his contract as Manchester United men’s first-team manager until June 2026,” United said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former Ajax manager, whose deal had been due to expire in 2025, admitted there was work to be done to close the gap on United’s Premier League rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“However, we must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dan Ashworth, Manchester United sporting director, said: “With two trophies in the past two seasons, Erik has reinforced his record as one of the most consistently successful coaches in European football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“While the club’s review of last season highlighted areas for improvement, it also reached a clear conclusion that Erik was the best partner for us to work with in driving up standards and outcomes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ten Hag, 54, ended a six-year trophy drought for United in his first season by lifting the League Cup in 2023 and finished third in the league, encouraging fans that they might launch a Premier League title bid in 2023\/24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Premier League team said on Thursday that Erik ten Hag has signed a contract extension that would keep him at Old Trafford until 2026. After a disappointing 2023\u201324 Premier League season, there was a great deal of speculation over the Dutchman’s future. However, he led the team to FA Cup victory against Manchester City….<\/p>\n