Gerry Hamstra, Ajax’s technical director, has confessed that the membership tried “every part” attainable to steer Erik ten Hag to reject Manchester United’s method.
The Dutchman is predicted to take over at Outdated Trafford in 2022-23 after agreeing to a four-year settlement with the 20-time English champions.
Ten Hag has been in control of Ajax for 4 and a half years and has led the membership to 2 Eredivisie titles and the 2018-19 Champions League semi-finals.
Hamstra informed ESPN: “We hope he stays. We’ve to stay with the details, he has not left but.
“There may be curiosity for Erik ten Hag, that’s regular. He has accomplished unbelievable. We did every part attainable [to keep him at Ajax]. We have been very busy with that.
“He reacted that he’s specializing in Ajax now. We’re making ready for 2 situations: Ten Hag may keep or may depart.”
Ten Hag has gained 156 of his 210 matches in charge of the Amsterdam giants, though his workforce misplaced 2-1 to PSV Eindhoven within the KNVB-Beker last this season.