Erik Ten Hag mentioned that Manchester United unexpectedly appeared in Ibiza to inform him that he would remain as the boss.

In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that the club interrupted his post-season holiday to express their desire for him to stay on as manager. The news comes after Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who oversees the football side of the club through his company Ineos, had been in talks with former Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel and other potential candidates.

Ten Hag shared the details of how the news was communicated to him during an interview with Dutch TV channel NOS. He explained, “The club management came to me while I was on holiday in Ibiza. They suddenly showed up on my doorstep and told me they wanted to continue with me.”

The manager also disclosed that Manchester United had spoken with Tuchel but ultimately decided that Ten Hag was the best fit for the job. He added, “Ineos took their time. They are new in football, so it’s normal for them to reflect on the season. It’s no secret that they talked with multiple candidates.”

Despite a disappointing eighth-place finish in the Premier League, Ten Hag’s first season at the helm saw Manchester United secure a third-place finish and win the Carabao Cup. They also clinched the FA Cup with an impressive 2-1 victory over Manchester City.

Now, it appears that Ten Hag and the club are in discussions regarding a new contract. When asked about the possibility of a new deal, the manager stated, “Manchester United and I still have to find an agreement for the new contract. This isn’t easily done – we are still going to have to talk about this.”

As the future of Manchester United takes shape, it seems that Ten Hag is set to continue leading the team forward. With talks of a new contract underway, the club and the manager will need to find common ground to ensure a successful partnership moving forward.