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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Chris Wilson

Former Manchester United coach claims Erik ten Hag planned to stay at the club for a decade

Ten Hag is yet to make a return to management since being sacked in October - (Getty Images)

Ex-Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has revealed that Erik ten Hag had planned to stay as manager of the club “for the next 10 years”.

The Dutchman was sacked in October with United having won just three of their opening nine league matches.

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