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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Ten Hag retains long-term Manchester United backing despite slump

Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag, pictured during Manchester United’s defeat by Galatasaray, has a contract to 2025, plus a one-year option. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA

Erik ten Hag’s position as Manchester United manager is secure for the foreseeable future and is not an issue up for discussion by the club executive.

Despite a dismal run of early-season form featuring six defeats from 10 games, including Tuesday’s 3-2 Champions League defeat by Galatasaray, Ten Hag retains the firm confidence of the hierarchy, who view the Dutchman as the right manager to take the side forward in the long term, the Guardian understands.

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