Onana Supports Manchester United's Decision To Keep Ten Hag As Manager

Andre Onana supports Manchester United's decision to retain Erik ten Hag as their manager, despite a challenging second season. Ten Hag faced intense speculation about his future after United finished eighth in the Premier League, their worst-ever result. However, they ended the season positively by defeating Manchester City 2-1 to win the FA Cup and secure a Europa League spot.

The Dutchman also won the EFL Cup in his first season. His Premier League win percentage stands at 54% (41/76), second only to Alex Ferguson's 65%. Earlier this month, Ten Hag signed a contract extension, reinforcing the club's faith in him.

Onana, who previously played under Ten Hag at Ajax, believes keeping him was the right move. "I'm not the one who decides if the manager stays or not," Onana told Sky Sports. "We had a difficult season with Erik last year, but we ended really good."

Onana emphasised that the team fully supports Ten Hag. "The club made the right decision. Me, as a player, I think I'm talking on behalf of all of us; we follow the instruction of the manager. We are with him 100%," he said.

Currently, Manchester United is on a pre-season tour in the USA. Their first game is against Arsenal in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Building #MUFC || #MUTOUR24 pic.twitter.com/nUxvNG2U8B

Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 27, 2024

The FA Cup victory allowed United to book a place in the Europa League after missing out on European places due to their league finish. This achievement provided some redemption for an otherwise disappointing league campaign.

Ten Hag's ability to secure two trophies in his tenure has been notable. Despite challenges, his leadership has shown promise and potential for future success.

The pre-season tour serves as preparation for the upcoming season. It offers an opportunity for players to gel and strategise under Ten Hag's guidance.

The team's commitment to following Ten Hag’s instructions highlights their trust in his vision and methods. This unity could be crucial for their performance in the next season.

Manchester United fans will be keenly watching how Ten Hag’s strategies unfold during this pre-season tour and into the new campaign.