Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed his ambition to return the club to its former glory, aiming for Premier League and Champions League titles. Speaking to AD, ten Hag stated, “We want this club back to where it was more than a decade ago, to a club that wins the Premier League, which can win Champions Leagues.” He acknowledged the significant gap between the current state of the team and these lofty goals, adding, “We are really a long way away from that, I think.”
Raising Standards
Ten Hag emphasised the need for higher standards within the club, noting, “Our standards, our norms and values, still need to go up.” This statement underscores his commitment to instilling a winning mentality and improving the overall culture at Manchester United.
Recent Developments
Recent comments from ten Hag have highlighted various aspects of his strategy and vision for the club:
- On 20 July, ten Hag mentioned that the upcoming season should be a breakthrough year for Amad Diallo.
- Earlier the same day, he discussed Jadon Sancho’s future at the club.
- On 17 July, ten Hag explained his interest in signing Joshua Zirkzee.
- On 9 July, he expressed optimism about Manchester United’s future.
- On 4 July, ten Hag reiterated his aim to win titles with the club.
Ten Hag’s comments reflect a clear and consistent vision for Manchester United, focusing on long-term success and the restoration of the club’s historic status.