Erik ten Hag has shed light on his role in appointing Manchester United’s new sporting director
Erik ten Hag has been very happy about the recent developments at Manchester United. The new ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS has started to steer the club in the right direction.
Since their arrival, the club has already signed Omar Berrada from under the noses of their bitter local rivals, Manchester City. The team is also looking into the possibility of signing Jason Wilcox.
Moreover, the team is also reportedly close to signing Dan Ashworth over from Premier League rivals, Newcastle United. Ashworth is expected to take up the position of sporting director at Old Trafford.
Here’s what Erik ten Hag had to say about his involvement in the situation. (h/t EuroSport)
“I’m here and I know in what construction I am working. And I’m very happy in this construction.
“So, I don’t know anything about changes, and I talk with the new or foreseen sporting organisation but it’s not up to me.
The Dutchman added that his main priority right now is the team, and that they are already making plans for the business that they will be doing during the summer.
Erik ten Hag has to be the happiest person since Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrived at Old Trafford. Before that, he was shouldering a lot of the club’s responsibilities while also managing the first team. Maybe this is why United struggled hard during the first half of the season.
So, the Dutchman isn’t actively involved in Manchester United’s efforts to sign new people for the back office.
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However, he seems to be happy that he isn’t involved. His main priority at this stage of the season should be the team and their performance. It is a welcome sight to see things going according to plan for the Old Trafford club after years of incompetency under the Glazers.
