Even in this digitally-charged modern world Erik ten Hag will have been inundated with paperwork upon his first visit to the Carrington training ground and the Manchester United manager will be hoping to be handed one further important document in the coming days.
After being made to wait and wait for his introduction, Ten Hag was posed with a similar delay when it comes to transfer business, yet there is finally set to be a green light in that respect. Frenkie de Jong will sign for United and Ten Hag will gladly take time to savour that confirmation when it comes through.
A dismal season means Ten Hag is starting from ground zero. In this situation, that emphasises what United supporters can look forward to under the Dutchman and - against all odds - he has managed to persuade his former Ajax talisman to sign.
