Manchester United fans welcome news that Erik ten Hag is staying as manager

Manchester United fans seem to have given a cautious welcome to the club's decision to stick with manager Erik ten Hag.

News emerged that the Dutchman's job was safe - for now - following mounting speculation about a decision from the Old Trafford heirarchy, which has been conducting a performance review into the 2023-24 season.

Granada Reports spoke to United fans outside Old Trafford after it emerged Erik ten Hag was staying on as manager

A poor second season in charge at Old Trafford ended on a high as 54-year-old ten Hag led the Red Devils to an unexpected FA Cup final win against rivals Manchester City.

But there were critics who argued it was not enough after a season when United had slipped to 14 Premier League defeats last season, with their poor domestic form mirrored in the Champions League.

United’s eighth-placed top-flight finish was their lowest of the Premier League era and they finished with a negative goal difference for the first time.

They also finished bottom of a Champions League group containing Bayern Munich, Galatasaray and FC Copenhagen, winning just one of their six ties - even missing out on qualification for the Europa League.

His current deal was due to expire next summer. United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was reported to have held talks with former Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel in France last week.

Now though, ten Hag is said to be aligned with the club and negotiations over a contract extension have begun.

If data is to be believed, ten Hag could not be classed as a flop at Old Trafford. His 66 wins from 114 games in charge amounts to a 57.9 per cent win rate - bettered only by Jose Mourinho since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.

United’s surprise win over City in the FA Cup final was Ten Hag’s second major trophy in two seasons at the club following their EFL Cup win over Newcastle in the 2022-23 season.

After United’s Wembley win over City, Ten Hag said he did not know what the future held for him when asked if he expected to remain in charge next season: "Two trophies in two years is not bad. Three finals in two years is not bad. I’m not satisfied with it. We have to do better."

Ten Hag's first task after being confirmed in his role will be to prepare for the club’s summer friendly fixtures, the first of which is against Rosenborg in Norway on July 15.

He is unlikely to have a full-strength squad available due to various players’ involvement at Euro 2024 and the Copa America but believes much can be learned from the pre-season programme.

In quotes on the club’s website, Ten Hag said: "Pre-season is about preparing for the season and we have to make that our next step.

"It is one of the only times when you have the team together and you can work in training on structures, the way of play but also on certain standards around the team and that’s very important to take this period and use it effectively.

"(The squad will be) as strong as possible but, of course, the players who go far in the Copa America and the Euros will not be involved.

"There will be a mix, with experienced players together with some young players.”

United also face Rangers at Murrayfield before travelling to the United States for further fixtures against Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool.