EPL: Erik ten Hag Sets Ambitious Goals for Manchester United

Erik Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag shares his vision for the club's future, emphasizing the need for improved standards and a strong scouting structure to achieve Premier League and Champions League success.

In an interview with AD, Erik ten Hag outlined his ambitious plans for Manchester United, aiming to restore the club's former glory and compete for top honors. He acknowledged the significant gap between the current state and their goals, stressing the need for enhanced standards, norms, and values.

Erik Ten Hag also highlighted the importance of a robust scouting and recruitment system, acknowledging that the club has acquired valuable market knowledge to support him. Despite Antony's struggles last season, the manager remains convinced of the player's potential to excel at United.

Erik ten Hag tells AD: “We want this club back to where it was more than a decade ago, to a club that wins the Premier League, which can win Champions Leagues.

“We are really a long way away from that, I think.

“Our standards, our norms and values, still need to go up.”

He added, “A lot has been taken away from me in scouting and recruitment. That is necessary.

“You need a very strong structure in scouting/transfer policy.

"The club has acquired incredible know-how and knowledge of the market that helps me. Very good signs.

“I am still convinced that Antony has the potential to play at this club.

“He certainly showed that potential in the first month: he scored three times in his first three games. After that it became more difficult, last season was not good,” told AD.

With ten Hag's vision and determination, Manchester United fans can look forward to an exciting journey ahead. Will the Red Devils rise to the challenge and reclaim their status as a top-tier club? Only time will tell.