Manchester United have activated a one-year extension in Erik ten Hag’s contract, keeping him at the club until 2026.
The Dutchman’s previous deal, signed upon his appointment in 2022, was set to expire in 2025.
Since joining United from Ajax, Ten Hag has won two trophies in his two years at Old Trafford.
“I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together,” said the 54-year-old.
“Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined.”
Ten Hag emphasized that “there is still lots of hard work ahead.”
In his first season at the club, United finished third in the Premier League, and Ten Hag ended the club’s six-year trophy drought with a victory against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final.
However, his second season was more challenging, as United finished eighth in the Premier League and were knocked out of the Champions League group stages.
A 2-1 victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup final in May was crucial for Ten Hag’s job security.
After Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who invested in the club last December, led a review of the team’s performance following the Wembley victory, United considered potential replacements for Ten Hag.
Ultimately, it was decided that he deserved to continue under a new, improved structure.
Since acquiring a 27.7% stake in the club, Ratcliffe has overhauled the board structure, bringing in Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada, Sir Dave Brailsford, and Dan Ashworth to senior positions.
“This group of players and staff have already shown they are capable of competing and winning at the top level; now we need to do it more consistently,” said sporting director Ashworth.
“With our strengthened football leadership team now in place, we are looking forward to working hand-in-hand with Erik to achieve our shared ambitions for this football club.”
United are in talks with Ten Hag to restructure his backroom staff.
Former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was PSV Eindhoven manager from 2022-23, is expected to return to Old Trafford as part of a revamped coaching set-up alongside Go Ahead Eagles manager Rene Hake.
Former Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell also joins United as director of global talent on a short-term deal to assist during the current transfer window, with an extended stay not ruled out.