Polar Baer Tom: It’s gonna be interesting to see the amount of control Ten Hag is actually going to have over at Man Utd. Youth? Big name players? Transfers? Will he control as much as he has been at Ajax? Watch this space.

BBC Sport speaks to Ajax fans about Erik ten Hag, who has been appointed as Manchester United's next manager.

George: If Erik ten Hag wants to create a sustainable brand of football at United, then he is going to have to let the big personalities of Fernandes, Lingard, Pogba and Ronaldo go. They’re the root of all United’s toxicity.

Harrison Short: You can appoint as many revered managers as you like, but until United’s toxic culture is addressed from top to bottom, this club aren’t going anywhere. Good luck to ETH.

Mike Crew: Good luck Erik; you’re gonna need it!

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It is 'only' a pre-season friendly but Erik ten Hag's first game as Manchester United manager is on 12 July in Bangkok.

The opponents? Liverpool.

A tough start for the Dutchman.

Sulaimon Adelekan: Pep didn't have Premier League experience, Jurgen Klopp didn't have, also Thomas Tuchel didn't have. So Erik ten Hag has to be given time and he will spend also to bring in players to suit his philosophy.

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Some feel Erik ten Hag is taking a risk at Manchester United but I don't see it like that.

It has become obvious that the issues at United go beyond the manager and will take some time to resolve, which should provide Ten Hag with some time to implement his ideas, or avoid blame if they don't work immediately.

His reputation in Europe is high. If this doesn't work out, I don't think it will put other big clubs off trying to recruit him.

Richard: MUFC players are already preparing the bus under which they'll throw Ten Hag in the next 2 years.

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This story was added to today's gossip column before Erik ten Hag was appointed but the Mirror is reporting, external that the incoming Manchester United boss will have £200m to spend on signings, with at least six first-team players set to leave in the summer.

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There it is then, it's confirmed.

Manchester United have appointed Ajax coach Erik ten Hag as their next manager.

Simple question for you is, do you think he is the man to turn things around at Old Trafford?

Man Utd fans - are you happy or disappointed?

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Erik ten Hag will take over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick at the end of this season on a three-year deal which can be extended by a year.

Rangnick, who replaced the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November, is set to move into a consultancy role.

Ten Hag, 52, will become United's fifth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

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BBC Sport profiles Erik ten Hag, the highly-rated Ajax coach who has been confirmed as Manchester United's next manager.

It's nine years since Sir Alex Ferguson signed off at Manchester United with the Premier League title and the club's hierarchy are desperate for new boss Erik ten Hag to reverse the decline at Old Trafford.

It was billed for weeks as a straight shootout between Ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino - but now the Dutchman has been installed, what do fans think of his appointment?

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“It is a great honour to be appointed manager of Manchester United and I am hugely excited by the challenge ahead,” said Erik ten Hag.

“I know the history of this great club and the passion of the fans, and I am absolutely determined to develop a team capable of delivering the success they deserve.

“It will be difficult to leave Ajax after these incredible years, and I can assure our fans of my complete commitment and focus on bringing this season to a successful conclusion before I move to Manchester United.”

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Manchester United

Erik ten Hag has been appointed from the end of this season until June 2025, with the option to extend for a further year.

Manchester United said that the appointment is subject to work visa requirements.

The club's football director John Murtough said: “During the past four years at Ajax, Erik has proved himself to be one of the most exciting and successful coaches in Europe, renowned for his team’s attractive, attacking football and commitment to youth.

“In our conversations with Erik leading up to this appointment, we were deeply impressed with his long-term vision for returning Manchester United to the level we want to be competing at, and his drive and determination to achieve that. “We wish Erik the best of luck as he focuses on achieving a successful end to the season at Ajax and look forward to welcoming him to Manchester United this summer.”

Manchester United

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Erik ten Hag as their new first-team manager.

The 52-year-old Dutchman had been in charge of Ajax since 2017.

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