INEOS has made a decision about the future of manager Erik ten Hag at Manchester United amidst rumors that the Dutch coach could be sacked this summer. Team captain Bruno Fernandes has left open the possibility of leaving Old Trafford. According to the latest reports from The Athletic, the co-owners of Manchester United are prepared to keep Ten Hag for another season. Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe brought INEOS on board as a shareholder in the club, there have been significant changes within the leadership structure at Old Trafford.

Why does Manchester United want Ten Hag to stay? INEOS has also been firm in its managerial actions. They have not hesitated to announce that CEO Patrick Steward and CFO Cliff Baty will be departing this summer. These are just the most recent departures, and there have been more.

Football Director John Murtough has left alongside former CEO Richard Arnold, who departed even before INEOS joined Manchester United. Owner Ratcliffe and INEOS are bringing in their own personnel, including Jean Claude Blanc, Omar Berrada, Roger Bell, Jason Wilcox, and Dan Ashworth. These sweeping changes have sparked rumors that the Red Devils may part ways with manager Ten Hag after an unsuccessful second season at Manchester United. However, the co-owners of Manchester United will carefully consider Ten Hag’s future. According to The Athletic, the main reason is that the owners do not believe that the Dutch coach has received sufficient support from the club’s leadership. Therefore, they are willing to give him another chance under their guidance.

Furthermore, INEOS is concerned about the potential cost of around £10 million to dismiss the manager and recruit a replacement. They are also worried about the limited number of candidates for the hot seat. Therefore, Manchester United will retain Ten Hag.