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Klaassen aims incredible insult at Man Utd asking ‘why would Ten Hag join a club that’s been doing badly for years?’
DAVY KLAASSEN has aimed an incredible insult at Manchester United by questioning why Erik ten Hag would join a club that’s ‘been doing badly for years’.
Ajax boss Ten Hag is the favourite to replace Ralf Rangnick this summer.
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And it’s reckoned he is keen on moving up a level by swapping Dutch football for the Premier League.
United are now said to be preparing a hefty compensation package to secure Ten Hag’s signature.
And SunSport understands his top target is Wolves playmaker Ruben Neves.
However, star midfielder Klaassen isn’t so sure it’s the right move for his boss.
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The former Everton flop believes Ten Hag has built something special at Ajax.
And the tactician risks throwing it all away to take a gamble on a club that has been struggling for success ever since Sir Alex Ferguson’s exit in 2013.
Klaassen told Voetball Primeur: “He [Ten Hag] has been doing well with us for years.
“Manchester United has been doing badly for years.
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“He can also stay. I hope so.”
Klaassen’s wish for Ten Hag to stay at Ajax could yet come true.
That’s after reports on Monday claimed United’s dressing room has SPLIT over the Dutchman’s potential arrival.
Some players are keen for Ten Hag to take charge as they believe he is a top coach with a strong footballing philosophy.
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However, others believe Ten Hag has not had the necessary experience to lead a club as big as United.
And they would prefer ex-Spurs chief Mauricio Pochettino to join - should he be axed by Paris Saint-Germain.