MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag could be offered a sensational return to Ajax after a turblent campaign at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag, 54, joined United from the Dutch giants in 2022 and enjoyed a successful maiden campaign as he won the Carabao Cup, made it to the FA Cup Final and qualified for the Champions League.
However, this season has been completely different as the Red Devils finished last in their Champions League group and have officially missed out on a top-four finish in the Premier League.
The Dutch tactician has endured a raft of injuries woes and still managed to lead the Manchester giants to back-to-back FA Cup Finals but his future is still under immense doubt.
According to transfer expert Marcel van der Kraan, there is a "great escape route" lined up for Ten Hag as he could go back to Ajax where he won six trophies in five years.
However, no potential talks will take place before the FA Cup Final against Manchester City on May 25.
Van der Kraan told the Trans Europe Express: "There is a great escape route for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag.
"Ajax have had a dreadful season - they've had three managers, they've sacked the technical director Sven Mislintat, they've sacked the CEO and brought him back… They've sacked almost everyone they can think of and it's been really dire.
"The CEO, the big man who was sacked only two weeks ago for suspected insider trading because he allegedly bought shares just before he was appointed is back on the scene as of on Friday afternoon.
"Alex Kroes, who started SEG [Sports Entertainment Group], look after Erik ten Hag, they have done for many years. This Alex Kroes is the new technical director of Ajax.
"Alex Kroes has got Erik ten Hag at the top of his wanted list. He is his man and will wait for him until the end of this month because by June 1st they have to appoint a manager or make a decision.
"He's prepared to wait another month to see if Erik ten Hag will take the job on June 1st. Why until the end of May? Because on May 25th it's the FA Cup Final and Ten Hag will not want to be disturbed with that question.
"But he knows about it, he knows there's an open door at Ajax and he can be the manager of Ajax next season and try and win a title there again."
Van der Kraan is also confident money won't pose as an issue during potential talks with Ajax.
Instead, Ajax will have to sell a lucrative project to convince the United manager to return to Amsterdam and lead them back to success.
Van der Kraan added: "If we remember why Ten Hag came to Manchester United, money was never his motivation.
"Ten Hag comes from a family of millionaires, his father had a huge, huge empire in the east of Holland.
"I don't think he's ever had to worry about money and I don't think one or two million more or less will make a difference for Erik."
SUKHENDEBNATH
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Then why he charging $11.3 million a year in this crisis situation of man utd?
MukisaGerald
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Tn hag is a good coach so far but the players should be the problem
Kunlespur2
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I’m sure this ETH would have run out of energy now. It’s not rally easy to manage a big club. The wave of pressure is different. I feel pity for him. But he ain’t a bad coach tho.
Yeybcenoru
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I think Zlatan summed it perfectly well, Man United fans are delusional and still live in the past. Man United has been horrible since Sir Alex left, you may blame ten Hag, Onana, Pogba, Christiano, Mourinho, Moyes, even VAR for your problems but the fact remains for 10 years the team has been crap
reolmptuz
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he should leave our team
bodelnrt
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when is he leaving?
Bouaeiosuy
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He must take his charity goalkeeper (Onana) with him
Vuyaekuyz
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get ten hag out right now
Vuyaekuyz
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hambi2468
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jondklnstu
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arsenal trying the best to win if city loses.