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25.05.2024 - 03:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will depart for his summer holiday on Sunday with his future up in the air.
United face Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday and Ten Hag plans to leave the country the following day after their 52-game season. The club was staying tight-lipped last night amid reports a decision has already been made.
Regardless of the final score against City, Ten Hag's position is uncertain as United finished eighth in the Premier League table and were eliminated from the Champions League before Christmas.
United failed to qualify for any of the European competitions through the Premier League but would enter the Europa League if they beat champions City. On the four previous occasions that United have failed to qualify for the Champions League, the club have changed manager during or at the end of the season.
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When asked if he had any discussions scheduled with the United hierarchy next week, Ten Hag replied. “No, we already did and on Sunday I will go on holiday. I think I deserve it. It is not necessary [to have assurances]. We will go for next season.”
United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has declined to publicly back Ten Hag and the Ineos group have assessed potential replacements since Ratcliffe's 27.7% stake was ratified in February.
Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and Roberto de Zerbi are among the available coaches while Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna is open to returning to the club, having left as first team coach in December 2021.
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