David de Gea is very excited to work under Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman was confirmed as Manchester United s new manager on Thursday.
Ten Hag will arrive from Ajax at the end of the season and take over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick on a three-year contract with an option to extend for another year.
The 52-year-old is on course to win a third Eredivisie title with Ajax this season and has been lauded for his possession-based style.
He guided Ajax to the Champions League semi-finals in 2018-19 and won two KNVB Bekers, though he was unable to make it a third last Sunday when his side were beaten 2-1 by PSV in the final.
De Gea is pleased to finally have clarity over United s managerial future and hopes they can focus on getting their push for a place in the Premier League s top four back on track.
Very excited the club has made the decision so now we all know, De Gea told United s official website.
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We know what he has done for Ajax, he has nearly been in a Champions League final, he won titles and he develops players, so I’m very excited.
I think he plays very good football. Now we have to be very focused on the last games but we are excited to know who is coming. But now let s focus on Arsenal and fight until the end to be in the top four.
It s good to know and for sure he is already watching the games and thinking about what he can do to improve the team, so that s very good for us. I m looking forward to working under him.
Of course, now the focus on Arsenal, it s a final [for us], we have to take the three points, [otherwise] the top four is done. Let s be focused and win the game.
