Erik ten Hag has told Manchester United fans that they can expect him to bring a "winner's mentality" when he takes over at Old Trafford in just a few weeks' time.
The 52-year-old led Ajax to their third Eredivisie title in four completed seasons on Wednesday by hammering Heerenveen 5-0 at the Johan Cruyff Arena, the same night United under-18s won a record 11th FA Youth Cup. And as he said goodbye to his supporters in Amsterdam for the final time, Ten Hag declared to the media: "We brought a certain culture in this club. A winner's mentality."
First-half goals from Nicolas Tagliafico, Steven Berghuis and Sebastien Haller had Ajax 3-0 up at the break before young striker Brian Brobbey and midfielder Edson Alvarez wrapped up the emphatic win. Ten Hag's team previously lifted the Dutch crown in 2019 and 2021, having also been top of the table when the 2020 season was null and voided due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The acclaimed tactician had vowed end his glittering Ajax tenure on a high before departing, successfully vanquishing rivals PSV Eindhoven.
