Over two weeks have passed since Erik ten Hag led Manchester United to a surprise victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, a match that was speculated to be his last as manager.
Despite the win, which secured European qualification and marked Ten Hag as the first United manager to win trophies in successive seasons since Sir Alex Ferguson, the Dutchman’s future remains uncertain.
The club’s chiefs initiated a comprehensive review of the season following the final, but no decision about Ten Hag’s fate has been reached yet. Ten Hag, reflecting on his discussions with new co-owners Ineos, believed he was part of their long-term plans, yet the club has committed to a thorough review, leaving the 54-year-old manager in a state of limbo.
The protracted review process has led to speculation about potential successors, including Kieran McKenna, Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter, Thomas Frank, and Mauricio Pochettino, though interest in these candidates appears to have cooled.
Reports of Thomas Tuchel meeting with Ineos’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe have added to the uncertainty, though United has not confirmed the meeting.
