Erik Ten Hag's Appointment as Man United Boss Confirmed

• Ajax technical director Gerry Hamstra has all but confirmed Erik ten Hag's move to Old Trafford is imminent
• Ten Hag is a clear frontrunner for the United job after he appeared to outfox PSG's Mauricio Pochettino
• It is understood that the Ajax boss has an agreement with United to take charge at the Manchester club at the end of the season

Ajax's technical director has all but confirmed the appointment of Erik ten Hag as Manchester United's permanent manager.

Ten Hag emerged in recent weeks as a strong favourite to take charge at Old Trafford as interim boss Ralf Rangnick prepares to step down at the end of the season.

Sports Brief understands it is only a matter of time before Ten Hag is formally announced as the man to take over from Rangnick having already been interviewed for the role.

Ajax chief confirms Ten Hag's Old Trafford move

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Ajax chief Gerry Hamstra has now left little for imagination after confirming Ten Hag's move to Old Trafford is a done deal.

Speaking during a recent interview, Hamstra insisted the Dutch club did everything to keep Ten Hag but their efforts were futile.

“I can be very clear about this, we did. We did everything to keep him. We are trying everything to keep him," The Sun quoted him saying.

Ten Hag agrees deal with Man United

Hamstra's confirmation comes just days after it emerged Ten Hag had verbally agreed a four-year contract with the Red Devils.

According to reports, the Dutchman impressed his new employers with his vision for the Manchester club.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein has since claimed that United chiefs have a “verbal agreement in principle” with Ten Hag to take charge at the Theatre of Dreams.