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25.05.2024 - 09:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag has revealed that Ineos have told him that they want to rebuild Manchester United with him in charge amid speculation over his future.
The Dutchman is under pressure at Old Trafford after United finished eighth in the Premier League, their lowest top-flight finish since 1989/90. Ten Hag's side face rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, but reports on Friday have claimed that the Dutchman will not survive even if United pull off a shock victory at Wembley.
Men Sport understands that co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains unconvinced about Ten Hag's ability to lead United going forward. Sources have remained tight-lipped and say that the full focus is on the final, although the assumption is that the Dutchman will be relieved of his duties in the summer.
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However Ten Hag has a different view. He opened up on a difficult season in an interview via Voetball International. “INEOS told me that they want to change everything and that they want to rebuild with me. This is what they told me directly”, he said.
"INEOS will change things in the club and certain projects have already started. Carrington will get be completely destroyed, a new training ground will come.
"Let me be clear. It has been bad. It has been crap. But despite everything, we are going to play an FA Cup final."
Ten Hag also had his say on the expectations at United, which he believes are currently unrealistic. “Manchester United won the league for the last time in 2013, 11 years ago. But still they expect us to win every
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How far, then, is either side willing to bend? That is going to be crux of the matter for Erik ten Hag and Ineos over the next few weeks as they seek to find some more common ground.
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