Mitchell van der Gaag will be Eric ten Hag’s assistant coach when he is handed over to Manchester United.
The 50-year-old is the right-hand man for Tin Hag currently at Ajax and will follow his boss to Old Trafford according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who claimed United paid him a compensation sum as well.
Manchester United have contracts and papers ready now for Eric ten Hag, following the full agreement reached last Monday. 🔴⌛️ #MUFC
Official announcement in preparation – awaiting the final green light from Ajax.
Mitchell van der Gagg is ready to be part of the coaching staff. pic.twitter.com/qiSAHFDapN
– Fabrizio Romano April 20 2022
There have been reports that the Dutchman will select former England boss and Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant, Steve McClaren, as part of his new back-staff, but that will not happen with Ten Hag calling him to inform him of the same.
The official announcement of the Dutchman is expected this week, with the final details of the deal being finalized in the coming hours.
Ten Hag will come to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis with current manager Ralph Rangnick appointed to a new position at the club; The Dutchman is expected to get a four-year deal.
