Diogo Dalot thinks Erik ten Hag will bring 'very attractive football' to Manchester United.
14.04.2022 - 14:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag is on the brink of becoming Manchester United's next permanent manager.
The Dutchman, who took charge of Ajax back in December 2017, was interviewed for the Old Trafford vacancy last month and has been installed as the favourite for the job ever since. It is widely reported that Ten Hag is close to signing his contract, whilst United look to complete the formalities with Ajax.
As revealed by the Manchester Evening News last month, Ten Hag is United's preferred candidate to take over the reins at Old Trafford, despite ongoing links with Mauricio Pochettino. Ten Hag has proven to be a popular choice amongst the supporters in recent months, dating back to when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November.
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Should all go to plan and Ten Hag is installed as Ralf Rangnick's successor, the Dutchman will be tasked with the challenge of trying to bring the good times back to Old Trafford. However, a strict level of patience will be required.
There is no quick-fix to United's current troubles and the impending appointment of Ten Hag does suggest that the club is prepared to back him with a long-term strategy. And for former Reds skipper Gary Neville, a long-term project is exactly what United are in need of.
Following last month's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Neville outlined why it was important that United implemented a long-term plan. He also explained why he thought United would favour Ten Hag over Pochettino.
"Manchester United need a longer term approach for a manager, they're not going to appoint a short-term manager like they did with Jose [Mourinho]," Neville told Sky Sports. "They went
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