Man Utd squad have been ‘NOT consulted’ on Erik ten Hag’s appointment despite stars wanting Mauricio Pochettino

The MANCHESTER UNITED squad have reportedly been kept in the dark about the imminent appointment of Erik ten Hag as the club’s new boss.

United’s hierarchy has chosen the Ajax head coach to take over the reins from interim boss Ralf Rangnick next season.

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And submit a claim The 52-year-old Dutchman has verbally agreed on a four-year contract with the Red Devils who want to unveil him next week.

After the Red Devils negotiated Ten Hag’s compensation package with the Eredivisie giants, he should be on his way to Old Trafford.

But he might be in for a chilly reception upon his arrival at the Theater of Dreams United squad who reportedly wanted Mauricio Pochettino to get the jobthat Daily Mail reported.

Poch’s extensive knowledge of the First League collected during his time managing Southampton and Tottenham led the United stars to believe he was the right man for the job.

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However, pleas from the Red Devils cohorts fell on deaf ears and the Paris Saint-Germain boss was ultimately overlooked for the role.

Board of United previously agreed with her team’s view of making Poch the club’s new boss.

But they had a change of heart after seeing the Argentine fail to give PSG Champions League glory again this season.

The decision Tying up Ten Hag was done by United’s new boss Richard Arnold and club owner The Glazers.

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Arnold took over from old college buddy Ed Woodward as senior executive at Old Trafford in February.

It remains to be seen how Ten Hag’s appointment will impact an already disenfranchised United squad.

One of the club’s biggest stars Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly stopped Spurs boss Antonio Conte from becoming United’s new manager back in October when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired.

And appeased the Portuguese playmaker who is a huge influence in the United dressing room is essential if the Ten Hag is to succeed in mobilizing its new troops.