Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been furious with the media for his handling of the inbound market. With his five-time signing either a Dutch player or an old Ajax player. It certainly has angered the 53-year-old.
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Not counting the previous ones, Andre Onana, Lisandro Martinez and Antony all knew Ten Hag’s skills at Ajax.
And there’s also Sofiane Amrabat, a midfielder on loan from Fiorentina. He’s also an old subordinate from when he was managing Utrecht.
The Dutchman’s first choice was also brought up with left-back Tyrell Malacia on-loan striker Wout Weghorst or Joshua Zirkze.
Since taking over at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022, 11 of the 20 signings have been linked to Dutch Eredivisie clubs or are of Dutch nationality.
When pressed like that, ‘ETH’ glared at him and immediately denied it.
“No, it’s not a special preference (link to Holland)” he said at the press conference before the Fulham game.
“First of all, it is a decision made by the club. No incoming player is approved by me alone.”
“It is often supported or led to the process of sending scouts, selecting personnel, having a technical director, a sports director.”
“It’s more about making decisions than just one person. But it’s not like someone you know before, who plays and knows personally, they fit the budget.”
Ten Hag ‘s arrivals include Mason Mount , who previously played on loan at Vitesse Arnhem. While midfielder Christian Eriksen began his career at Ajax.