“Will you remain at the club or be sacked after FA Cup final?”-SHOCKING NEWS:Erik ten Hag breaks silence on his future with Manchester United after huge discussions with The INEOS as Thomas Tuchel leaves Bayern Munich with immediate effect.

Erik ten Hag is confident that he will remain the manager of Manchester United next season following discussions with the club’s hierarchy before the FA Cup final. Despite United experiencing their worst season in 34 years and finishing eighth in the Premier League, their lowest in the era, Ten Hag feels secure in his role.

There were rumors on Friday that he could be sacked even if United win the FA Cup against Manchester City at Wembley. However, Ten Hag stated he has already met with new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to evaluate the season and does not require further reassurances about his future. “It’s not necessary, we’re planning for next season,” Ten Hag said, mentioning he will begin his vacation on Sunday.

Several potential replacements have been speculated should Ten Hag be dismissed, including Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Kieran McKenna, Thomas Frank, and England manager Gareth Southgate.

In February, British billionaire Ratcliffe acquired a 27.7% stake in United and tasked Ten Hag with securing Champions League qualification, a goal he did not meet. Previous United managers, including David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, were let go after failing to secure Champions League spots.

The best outcome for Ten Hag now is to qualify for the Europa League if United clinch the FA Cup.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed empathy for Ten Hag, who has contended with several injuries, including defenders Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, who are unavailable for the final. Nonetheless, Guardiola acknowledges the pressure Ten Hag faces to win a trophy. “At big clubs like United and City, not winning puts you in trouble. It’s no secret,” Guardiola commented. “We’ve had success, but I would be in trouble if we didn’t win.”