Manchester United players are surprised by the decision to retain ten Hag at the helm of the team

It appeared that Manchester United would bid farewell to their head coach, Erik ten Hag, this summer, but recent reports assure us that the Dutchman will continue his tenure at Old Trafford.

This news has caused some surprise not only within the global football community, but also among the Manchester United players themselves.

According to The Telegraph, the United dressing room was taken aback by the news of the coach's continuation, as almost everyone in the team expected his resignation. Rumors of negotiations with other candidates only heightened the players' confidence in such a development.

Previously, candidates such as Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Roberto De Zerbi, and Gareth Southgate were mentioned as potential replacements for ten Hag.

It's worth noting that in the previous season, Manchester United finished only eighth in the English Premier League but managed to win the FA Cup.