Ten Hag wanted to stay at Man United for ten years? Ex-assistant coach reveals the plan

Erik ten Hag's tenure at the helm of Manchester United has left fans with mixed feelings. On one hand, there was uncertain play, and on the other, there were victories in the FA Cup and the League Cup. Benny McCarthy, the former assistant to the Dutchman at Manchester United, stated that the coach's stint at Old Trafford could have lasted more than just over two years.

Details: The newly appointed head coach of the Kenyan national team, who worked on Ten Hag's staff, said that the Dutchman planned to work at Manchester United for a whole decade.

Quote: "I was given an incredible opportunity to work at one of the biggest and best clubs in the world under Ten Hag's leadership. I learned the highest professionalism because the manager I worked under was not just a disciplinarian.

He was the best and one of the most incredible professionals I have ever seen in the game. Very hardworking, very dedicated, very passionate, he planned to be the manager of Manchester United for the next 10 years. That was his vision," McCarthy said in an interview with BBC Sport Africa.