Erik ten Hag: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Investment in Manchester United Has No Impact on Players

During Manchester United’s remarkable comeback victory over Aston Villa, manager Erik ten Hag confirmed that the recent announcement of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% minority investment in the club had no impact on his players.

United’s First Fixture Since the Takeover News

The match against Aston Villa marked United’s first game since the official confirmation of the takeover news. The Glazer family had announced their intention to sell the club 13 months ago, and Sir Dave Brailsford of INEOS was present at Old Trafford to witness United’s impressive turnaround from a two-goal deficit to a 3-2 victory against Villa, who currently sit in third place.

Ten Hag’s Optimism for INEOS’ Impact

Ten Hag expressed his optimism about the positive impact that INEOS can have on Manchester United, considering their history of successful investments in sports teams. He stated, “I don’t think it has had an impact on the players. For me, I was kept informed throughout the whole process by Richard Arnold and Patrick Stewart. We are looking forward.”

The Dutch manager further emphasized the potential benefits of INEOS’ involvement, saying, “I think it is positive for the club that they are stepping in. They have a lot of experience in sport at the highest level: F1, a cycling team, football clubs. They can only help us and support us in achieving our targets. We are looking forward to working with them as they want to work with us.”

Conclusion

Erik ten Hag’s comments assure fans that the confirmation of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in Manchester United has not affected the players’ performance. With INEOS’ successful track record in sports investments, the club and its supporters can look forward to a promising future.