Erik ten Hag and Manchester United need the 2024-25 season to be a pivotal one in their history.
Despite the surprise FA Cup win, they had a disappointing previous season, being knocked out of Europe and finishing with a negative goal difference and their lowest Premier League finish ever (ESPN).
Man United have reached an agreement with Matthijs de Ligt. Although Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his board were expected to leave, the cup final victory over Manchester City may have given Ten Hag an unexpected reprieve.
Extending Ten Hag’s contract offers the team stability during this crucial period.
According to the Manchester Evening News, this stability has helped United reach a personal agreement with de Ligt, a key summer target.
Ten Hag made de Ligt captain of Ajax at just 19 years old, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he replaced Bruno Fernandes as captain at Old Trafford.
If United can negotiate a fair transfer deal with Bayern Munich, de Ligt will likely be a first-choice center-back next season.
