Ajax star Davy Klaassen aims huge dig at Man Utd over pursuit of Erik ten Hag
dailystar.co.ukManchester United's pursuit of Erik ten Hag by jibing that the current Ajax boss would not want to join a side that "has been doing badly for years."Ten Hag, 52, tops United's four-man shortlist to replace Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season when the German moves upstairs to take on a consultancy role at the club.
Mauricio Pochettino has been identified as the other leading candidate to take the Old Trafford hot seat but United chiefs are said to have held positive talks with the Ajax boss last month.But now Klaassen has claimed United are no longer a European powerhouse and it would be a backwards step for his current boss to join the Red Devils.
He told Dutch outlet Voetball Primeur: "He has been doing well with us for years and Manchester United has been doing badly for years."Klaassen also added he is desperate for ten Hag to stay in Amsterdam: "He can also stay.
I hope so." Manchester United are yet to put a time frame on when they expect to announce their new manager but it is hoped they can give clarification to supporters soon.
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