Thomas Frank has played down rumours linking him with the Manchester United managerial role, expressing contentment with his "perfect football life" at Brentford and suggesting he might remain there for the rest of his career.
06.05.2024 - 09:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag may already have his next job lined up if Manchester United make a managerial decision this summer, according to reports.
Manchester Evening News previously reported that Ten Hag's long-term future at Old Trafford remains doubtful with Ineos understood to have analysed potential replacements, should they decide a change in manager is required. The Dutchman has struggled in his second stint in charge and failure to qualify for the Champions League will impact the club's budget.
Recent reports have seen Ten Hag emerge as a potential replacement for Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich, with Sky Sports News claiming that the Bundesliga giants have contacted Ten Hag's agent Kees Vos to enquire about his availability. While no formal talks are said to have taken place, the Dutchman has been made aware of their interest.
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During an interview with Dutch publication Voetbal Zone, the 54-year-old says has played down the prospect of leaving United this summer. "The fact is that I still have a contract here for another year," Ten Hag said. "I signed consciously and am not a person who walks away. So, I assume that I will be at Manchester United next season."
Ten Hag is involved in planning and recruitment for next season, with meetings having already taken place. "Initial meetings are good," he previously told Sky Sports. "Now we have to take things quickly because the summer is coming.
"It's a very important period where you come into a window. We want to make the next step into our squad and make plans to create an environment that avoids this
Thomas Frank has played down rumours linking him with the Manchester United managerial role, expressing contentment with his "perfect football life" at Brentford and suggesting he might remain there for the rest of his career.
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