As Manchester United, we are here to dominate the game of football, and we will do all in our power to achieve this dream. Van Nistelrooy, who is doing well and has also won a league, and Rene Hake are going to be the coaches that I personally wanted because they are the only ones who are capable of helping me keep my job. “There is no way that any player will make a mistake this time,” Erik Ten said. Man United is finally set to recruit Rene Hake, manager of the Go Ahead Eagles, and Rud Van Nistelrooy, manager of Feyenoord, to their new coaching team for the upcoming season. Hag has revealed the reasons behind his appointment of both of these individuals. In light of the fact that Van Nistelrooy and Hake are expected to arrive, it is to be expected that doubts will arise regarding the future duties of the coaches who are now in place.
Erik ten Hag is set to sign a new contract with Manchester United, following an end-of-season review by INEOS, owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, which affirmed Ten Hag as the best choice to lead the team.
Ratcliffe and his team, however, have identified the necessity for some changes in the coaching staff under Ten Hag.
Currently, Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren are serving as co-assistant managers, with Benni McCarthy joining as a forwards coach shortly after Ten Hag’s arrival in 2022.
With the expected addition of Van Nistelrooy and Hake, questions arise about the future roles of the current coaches.
The Athletic reports that Steve McClaren’s role will be modified. McClaren, who was an assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson, has a strong relationship with INEOS’ Director of Sport, Sir Dave Brailsford.
Additionally, Benni McCarthy is set to leave the club when his contract ends this month.
The situation with Mitchell van der Gaag is particularly significant. Van der Gaag, who came to Manchester United from Ajax with Ten Hag, has a close working relationship with the head coach. However, the introduction of new coaching staff may lead Van der Gaag to consider leaving the club.
This move could align with his ambitions of managing a team on his own. Throughout the previous season, Van der Gaag has been linked to various managerial positions, reflecting his desire to take on a head coaching role.
At 52, Van der Gaag has played a crucial role in developing Manchester United’s coaching strategies, but the potential reorganization might be his chance to pursue a head coaching position elsewhere.
