Erik ten Hag confirms Man Utd held talks with Thomas Tuchel ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s return

Speaking on NOS’s coverage of Euro 2024, Ten Hag said: “Manchester United told me they spoke to Tuchel, but in the end they came to the conclusion that they already have the best manager.”

It has since been reported that the club will offer Ten Hag a new contract. He has just one year left on his current contract, but the United boss added: “Me and Manchester United still have to find an agreement for the new contract. This is not easy, we will still have to talk about it. .”

Following reports that United were set to make a switch, a number of managers have been linked with the role, including Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Frank. However, Tuchel was considered the favorite to succeed the Ten Hag after refusing to extend his stay at Bayern Munich.

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The Ten Hag went on to reveal that he was on holiday in Ibiza when United “turned up on the doorstep” to inform him that he would be staying in his post.

Of the process, he said: “INEOS took their time. We are new to football, it is normal to reflect the season. It is not a secret that they talked to several candidates.” When asked how he felt when he heard that the club had spoken to other coaches, Ten Hag added: “Here in Holland this is ‘not done’, in fact it’s not even allowed here. But in England they have different rules and laws. .”

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