Transcript: Read part two of Ten Hag’s interview

We also published part one of his exclusive first interview with Pien Meulensteen.

As promised, here’s the second section, where Erik expands on his managerial philosophy, explains what he likes to do in his spare time and sets a target for next season. Enjoy…

How would you describe your coaching style to say someone who hasn’t been following Dutch football?

“Like I want to win. Winning is the most important, but also I have the intention to do that in a certain way and in an attacking way. If we cannot do it like that, we still have to win. That is what we have to put in our team.”

If you were to ask some of your former players that you have managed, what would they say about the way you coach?

“I think that they will confirm that we play attacking football and that my players are convinced that it is a way to win games and to win titles.”

In what way do you think you’ve changed from when you first joined Ajax in 2017 to the manager you are today coming into Manchester United?

“I think manager is an experience job. You gather experiences and if you have the right reflections, you improve. What I expect from my players and from my staff, I also expect from myself and I have given the right direction where I’ve been. I’ve given the right example to them.”

What is it then that you demand from yourself as a coach, what do you expect yourself to bring?

“A bright vision and hard work.”