ERIK TEN HAG hinted he may NEVER return to management after his dismissal from Manchester United.
Ten Hag, 55, was sacked in October following a poor start to the season that left United 14th in the Premier League table.
The Dutch tactician was replaced by Ruben Amorim a month later -but the Portuguese head coach hasn't fared much better with the Red Devils now even lower, in 15th in the top flight.
The ex-Ajax boss is currently enjoying some time off away from the spotlight of the dugout.
And Ten Hag confirmed that he's keeping his options wide open when it comes to his next move.
That includes a potential early end to his managerial career, which saw him winning three Eredivisie titles and two Dutch Cups with Ajax, before lifting the FA Cup and Carabao Cup with Man Utd.
The ex-Utrecht boss would be open to a new project that "suits him" but is currently happy working away from football with his family.
The Dutchman's father Hennie owns a successful real estate company, while his brothers Michel and Rico are running several finance firms.
Ten Hag told SEG Stories: "I don't know how my career will develop. But I'm going to try my best.
"Provided something comes along that suits me. There are so many other things I could do.
"Maybe in football, in a new position as a manager. That’s an option. And maybe something completely different.
"I’ve been working with my brothers lately. We have our own company. Or rather: they have their own company.
"But we also run a company together with our father. That’s also something I love to do.
"I can now give that more attention and it’s also a lot of fun."
phabiano5000
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you should have done that before coming to destroy man utd
EDEHPAULUCHECHUKWU
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coaching is not for the weak. OGA
Wasciktz
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You make the right move , ETH . Good job 👍🏾
RealAnfield
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Man U has of recent destroyed or ended very early in many football related careers.
ruokmnory
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Ten Hag wasn't the problem at Manchester United, but the players were.Man United need a whole need of recruitment to start with in order to go to a new level.if they maintain the current squad,they won't go anywhere
are they not buying.... abi you blind
nebbiklorz
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Ten Bro get into real estate 🏡! You got the name in Holland as a Champion! Whoever buys a house from you is always gonna be a champ. Then go into industrial 🏭 real estate! Boom you still gonna have the dosh rolling in. Good luck what ever your dreams are ✨
Kitar_Max
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i think man utd fanbase is the most stupid in the whole world
poeabcsy
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This man deserves an unreserved apology by Man UTD Management for wrongful termination of his contract.Honestly Where is Amorim now on the log table?
Kitar_Max
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never come back to football u clown 🤡
take a good look in the mirror and see who is the clown
Soccpstuz
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thaink you my fruend Ten hag
PrinceMichu
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man United fans knowing he will never come back to their soon relegated club
Zudcekosuy
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never come back to football u clown 🤡
Vinbcepuz
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This guy really cash out at Manchester United. If i can get this type of opportunity in life. That's means am billionaire oooooo
banilpsu
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Let it be
Charlesugwu
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Why would he return to football management after pocketing a huge severance package? Money is working for him now
vazacklsy
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Hi Good evening
wimlmpru
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he got 14mil
Nwankwoagu
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what you should have done when you are still young now you have destroy so many talents and dreams with your stupidity
iceprinceamarni1989
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Ten Hag wasn't the problem at Manchester United, but the players were.Man United need a whole need of recruitment to start with in order to go to a new level.if they maintain the current squad,they won't go anywhere
Adeyemi7883
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A juicy contract await you man
Toyemnpstu
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❤️👍👏
Gotdatyum
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good.. so that no more players fighting with manager