Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, is reportedly facing a 25% pay cut next season due to the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League. With United currently in seventh place in the Premier League, 16 points behind the top four, the pressure on ten Hag is mounting. Despite the team securing a place in the FA Cup final, the recent performances have intensified the scrutiny on the manager, especially after surrendering a 3-0 lead and conceding three goals in the final minutes of a match.
Sources have revealed that United’s new football regime, led by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has been exploring possible alternatives to ten Hag. The qualities of other managers, such as England’s Gareth Southgate, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, Brentford’s Thomas Frank, and Wolves’ Gary O’Neil, are being assessed. Despite the ongoing discussions, the club is currently preparing for the next season with ten Hag as the manager.
It has been reported that Erik ten Hag, along with most of his senior players, is on an incentivized contract at Old Trafford based on the team’s performance. Failure to secure Champions League qualification would result in a 25% salary cut for the manager for the season in which the team does not participate in UEFA’s premier competition. With ten Hag currently earning a substantial amount as the United manager, missing out on the Champions League would significantly impact his salary and future compensation packages in case of dismissal.
While United still have 18 points to play for this season, the chances of finishing in the top four and qualifying for the Champions League are slim. With Aston Villa holding a 16-point lead over United and a superior goal difference, a failure to win against Sheffield United would all but end United’s hopes of Champions League qualification. This would confirm the impending 25% salary cut for ten Hag going into the next season.
Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain as the team struggles to secure a place in the prestigious Champions League. The manager’s performance and the team’s results in the remaining games of the season will play a crucial role in determining his fate and potential salary adjustments.
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