Erik ten Hag has successfully secured his position as Manchester United's manager following a thorough post-season review by the club's board.

This decision comes amid a backdrop of intense speculation and rumors about his potential departure.

FA Cup win played crucial role in Ten Hag's permanence

Ten Hag, who led United to a notable 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, has received a vote of confidence from the club hierarchy.

This win at Wembley, just 18 days ago, played a significant role in shifting the board's perspective positively.

The club initiated the review immediately after the FA Cup final, amidst reports suggesting that Ten Hag was on the verge of being dismissed regardless of the outcome.

However, the triumph allowed for a more optimistic evaluation of his tenure.

Constructive conversations between Ten Hag and the board have since taken place, with a clear preference emerging for the 54-year-old Dutchman to remain in charge.

These discussions have now progressed to talks about extending his contract, which is entering its final year.

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Ten Hag's renewal with Manchester United still uncertain

Despite the positive outcome, it has been reported that Ten Hag felt some frustration over the time taken to reach this decision.

Nonetheless, the club maintained that a two-week review period was reasonable, especially given the significant changes in club ownership over the past year.

Throughout the review period, several high-profile managers were linked with the potential vacancy.

Notable names included Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Graham Potter, Thomas Frank, Roberto de Zerbi, and current England manager Gareth Southgate, but nothing was finalized.

Ten Hag, who took charge in the summer of 2022, has navigated a tumultuous second season, including an early Champions League exit and a series of injuries that impacted team performance.

Despite finishing eighth in the Premier League - their lowest position in the era - Ten Hag's leadership saw United through to an EFL Cup victory and the FA Cup final.

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With Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group acquiring a 27.7% stake in the club and new director Sir David Brailsford overseeing football operations, the club is looking to stabilize and build under Ten Hag's management.

Ratcliffe has previously expressed concerns about the club's environment not being conducive to managerial success, emphasizing the need for a supportive structure.

The coming season will be crucial for the manager to prove his ability to turn the team into the formidable force it once was.