Rooney urges Man United fans 'to be patient' with Erik ten Hag

22.04.2022 - 12:15 / msn.com

Manchester United fans must be 'patient' with new boss Erik ten Hag as he oversees a rebuild of the squad, cautions Wayne Rooney.  United confirmed Ajax boss Ten Hag will take the reins at Old Trafford at the end of the season on a four-year deal that will earn him close to £30million. Ten Hag will arrive with a glittering reputation following his impressive rebuild in Amsterdam with Ajax but Rooney is well aware how far United are away at this moment from competing for major honours.

 Speaking at the Premier League's Hall of Fame evening hosted at The Shard in Central London on Thursday night, Rooney, who is one of the Hall of Fame's first 16 inductees, said: 'It's a massive job and it's good to see they have now put a manager in that looks like he'll get a bit of time.  'I'm sure they are going to let him rebuild the squad because that needs to happen.  'Fans have to be a little bit patient with him because it won't change overnight or as quick as you'd like.

 'They need to be a little bit patient as long as they see progression, players working and playing for the shirt with hopefully a look at trying to challenge for the title in the next three years. That is where United fans have to be realistic and I am sure that's what the club are hoping for. 'Ten Hag will succeed Ralf Rangnick, who has been in charge as interim manager since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked, and Rooney believes news of Ten Hag is 'positive' for the club and its supporters.

 'When Ralf Rangnick came in it was always going to be tough for him so to get someone in now they have to be given time to try and implement their style and way of playing and mentality. I think it's positive news today for United fans. 'Video: Frank Lampard thinking of