Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, is facing a potential 25% pay cut for next season if he fails to lead the team to qualify for the Champions League. This news comes as United sits in seventh place in the Premier League, with a significant gap of 16 points from the top four. Despite securing a spot in the FA Cup final, the team’s recent performances have raised doubts about ten Hag’s future at the club.
Reports suggest that Manchester United’s new football regime, led by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has been considering alternative options to replace ten Hag. Managers like Gareth Southgate, Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, and Gary O’Neil have been rumored as potential candidates to take over the managerial role at Old Trafford. The poor results in the Champions League this season have only added to the pressure on ten Hag.
Sources have revealed that Erik ten Hag, along with his senior players, is on a contract that is tied to the team’s performance on the field. Failure to secure Champions League qualification would result in a significant salary reduction for the manager. With a current salary of £9 million-a-year, missing out on the Champions League would see ten Hag’s earnings drop to £6.75 million. This financial implication could also impact any potential compensation package if the club decides to part ways with him.
Despite the slim chances, Manchester United is not mathematically ruled out of the race for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. With 18 points still up for grabs this season, a strong finish could potentially see them sneak into the top four. However, with Aston Villa holding a comfortable lead and a superior goal difference, a failure to win against Sheffield United would all but end United’s Champions League aspirations and trigger the impending salary cut for ten Hag.
Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain as the club weighs its options for next season. The possibility of a pay cut and the ongoing scrutiny on his performance will undoubtedly add to the pressure on the Dutch manager. Only time will tell if he can turn things around and secure Champions League qualification to safeguard his position at the helm of one of the biggest clubs in world football.
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