Erik ten Hag insists he has a 'PERFECT' relationship with new Man United investors INEOS despite speculation over his future... but urges Sir Jim Ratcliffe to appoint replacement for John Murtough as soon as possible
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Erik ten Hag admits he will miss the support of football director John Murtough but insists he has a 'perfect' relationship with new investors INEOS.
Murtough was instrumental in bringing ten Hag to Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022 and has been a key ally during the Dutchman's two seasons in English football.
The 50-year-old stood down earlier this week with INEOS in the process of installing Dan Ashworth as director of football and Jason Wilcox as technical director.
Ten Hag urged Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his sporting director Sir Dave Brailsford to appoint a replacement for Murtough as soon as possible as he continues to prepare for the summer transfer window despite speculation over his future.
'I think it's very important that the new ownership is working on this, to replace his function, to go into a new season,' said the United boss. 'For the moment, of course, I miss his support. He has moved on, we worked very good together, and I say thank you to John and wish him all the best for the future.'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (pictured) has said he has a 'perfect' relationship with INEOS despite uncertainty over his future
It is unclear whether new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (R) will look to move the Dutchman on at the end of the season
Ten Hag also paid tribute to outgoing football director John Murtough (R) and urged his bosses to appoint a replacement quickly
Rather than feeling exposed, however, Ten Hag says he has a good relationship with INEOS and Brailsford who has been a key figure in the changes being made under Ratcliffe.
'No, for me, as I said previously, I work with the new ownership very good, closely together,' added Ten Hag. 'It doesn't change the way I work here - perfect, still perfect. I am happy with that, but we want to set the right conditions to be successful.'
