Manchester United finally confirmed the appointment of Erik ten Hag this week, with the Dutchman signing a three-year contract with the option of an additional year.
The 52-year-old will become the second Dutchman to manage the club after Louis van Gaal, though it’s probably not unfair to say that he faces a much tougher task than his compatriot in terms of trying to turn United’s fortunes around.
United currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, three points off fourth having played a game more. There’s therefore every chance that they miss out on Champions League, and maybe even European football altogether this season.
