Ten Hag reveals contact with Man Utd players: I began work today | OneFootball

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he's already had contact with some of the players.

Ten Hag confirmed he began work on Monday as new United manager.

"I did receive some WhatsApp messages from them [the players] already, saying welcome to the club," Ten Hag told De Telegraaf.

Ten Hag has effectively ended his Ajax contract early so he can turn his attention to events at Old Trafford.

He held a meeting with assistant Marcel van der Gaag, Steve McClaren, who is set to join his backroom staff at Old Trafford, and United's football director John Murtough in Amsterdam last Thursday.

He's now confirmed that his start date at United is today (Monday) and that he is starting work immediately on his plans for next season, with Ralf Rangnick taking charge of the game against Crystal Palace this weekend.

"We have agreed that I will be employed by Manchester United from 16 May," he said. “In the preparation for the season there are still a few things to be done.

"Among other things, regarding the filling of the staff and the composition of the selection. I will make my mark and that must be done extremely carefully.

"We have to talk carefully about where we all want to go and how we are going to achieve that. There were possibilities to work at clubs where it is easier, because there is a better foundation.

“But I chose United because there's something to be gained there. A lot of things need to be addressed and that's a challenge. The club and I are on the same page as far as that's concerned."