Manchester United permanent signings under Erik Ten Hag 2023.
Manchester United permanent signings Under Erik Ten Hag.
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Manchester United have spent over £406.6m on permanent signings under Erik Ten Hag.
Manchester United Permanent signings under Erik Ten Hag tenure.
Erik Ten Hag was appointed as the new Manchester United manager last summer, after a successful stint with Dutch side Ajax. Erik was trusted by United heirachy to lead the Red devils back to their glory days a period within which impressive Manchester United permanent signings has been done.
Erik Ten Hag is known to have a football philosophy similar to Pep Guardiola, where he likes his team to press high, dominate the opponents with much possession and playing good attractive football. When Erik Ten Hag arrived at United he inherited a more defensive team considering the managers before him were defensive and played counter attacking football. In order to implement his philosophy Erik Ten Hag had to bring in new players suitable for his style of play.
Manchester United have spent around £406.6m on permanent signings under Erik Ten Hag.Here are the players signed on permanent transfers under Erik Ten Hag’s era;
Antony from Ajax – £86m
Antony completed his move to United last summer for a deal worth £86m.The 24 yrs old Brazilian played Under Erik Ten Hag at Ajax and when Erik joined United he demanded the signing of the Right winger. Antony developed much under Erik Ten Hag and turned to one the best wingers in Europe.
Although Antony have struggled to adapt to the ever demanding English premier league, injury also hampered his progress last season. He made 28 appearances for United scoring 5 while assisting 4 goals across all competition.
Casemiro From Real Madrid – £70m
Manchester United completed the signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid last summer on a deal worth £70m. The 31yrs old was a revolution in Manchester United midfield last season where he helped United to win the Carabao cup.
The experienced midfielder was part of Madrid team that won three Champions League in a row. His massive experience on the highest level have helped stabilize Manchester United midfield.
Christian Eriksen from Brentford – free
After the tragic incident that happened during the Euro 2020,which could have ended his life. Brentford offered him a short term contract to revive his career. Truly, class is permanent, Eriksen was able to bring his career back on track and after his short term contract ended with Brentford united signed him up on a three year contract.
Despite injuries concern Eriksen formed a formidable pivot with Casemiro last season. Eriksen have more to offer at United despite his age and health issues.
Lisandro Martinez from Ajax – £56.7m
Manchester United had to battle out with Arsenal for the signature of Argentine Defender, having played under Ten Hag at Ajax it was easy for United to convince him to join.
Composed on the ball, receive the ball under pressure and an eye for a pass were the main attributes that fitted with Ten Hag style of play despite his short height. Martinez was very integral for Manchester United team that kept most clean sheet in the Premier league last season.
Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord – £14.7m
The Dutch Left Back joined United from Feyenoord to replace Brazilian Alex Telles who had fallen out of favour. Versatile, good on the ball he was a good addition to pressurize the long serving Luke Shaw. Although he didn’t play much last season he looked promising despite some few errors.
Mason Mount from Chelsea – £60m
Mason Mount left his boyhood club to join united on a six years deal. Mount had been in Chelsea books for 18yrs before he left this summer. Mount is a great addition to United midfielder considering his experience playing at the highest level.
Mason Mount got skills, great vision and an eye for a goal. He is also very good off the ball as he have great energy to press the opponents. At 24 he is yet to get on his prime, but Mount will be a great fit on Ten Hag philosophy.
Andre Onana from Inter Milan – £47.2m
After Club legend, David Degea left this summer after the end of his contract United ventured the transfer market to replace him. Degea really struggled last season on biuld up play because of his poor footwork despite him winning the premier league golden glove.
Manchester United signed André Onana from Inter Milan. Both Onana and Ten Hag have worked together before at Ajax.Onana fits well in Ten Hag play style as he loves to build from back.
Onana have great footwork, great distribution and able to beat press with accurate short and long pass. Onana also have great reflexes as he had the highest saving percentage in last season Champions League.
Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta – £72m.
Manchester United signed the 20yrs on Denmark international from Atalanta after a great debut season in Serie A. After Cristiano Ronaldo left in January transfer Manchester United didn’t replace him with a permanent signing hence they signed Dutch striker Weghourst on loan from Beskitas.
Erik always wants a ball playing striker who is mobile, energetic and capable of pressing. Højlund is a great finisher and have great energy and desire to play and prove himself in the biggest stage. At 20, Rasmus have great room for improvement and can reach his potential.
Manchester United hadn’t won any Trophy since the Europa league in 2017 under Jose Mourinho,but under Erik Ten Hag they were able to win the Carabao cup on his first season and we’re last season FA cup finalists where they lost to Manchester City.Under Erik Ten Hag United seems to be heading to the right direction and with hardwork and smart investment, success will be on their way.
Others Manchester United permanent signings under Erik Ten Hag includes:
Johnny Evans.