Amsterdam's "Ajax" yesterday triumphed for the 36th time in the "Eredivisie" championship. It was a bittersweet farewell for Erik ten Hag, who is heading to "Manchester United", saying goodbye to one club, although there is still one more match this weekend where formalities will be decided. After the match, E. ten Hag was thanked by former "Man Utd" player and current "Ajax" managing director Edwin van der Sar.
Erik Ten Hag going to hug all his players for 1 final time at the Johan Cruyff Arena.🥺 pic.twitter.com/PzATOuj0yK — 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇳🇱 (@TenHagBalI) May 11, 2022
After the match, former "Red Devils" goalkeeper said: "Erik, sometimes I thought you were a strange person. But you exceeded all my expectations. Dominant football, Champions League semifinals, championship titles.
"You will leave this club for another, which is also in my heart. I wish you all the success there. Thank you, Erik ten Hag," said E. van der Sar.
E. ten Hag spoke after the match: "We brought a certain culture to the club. A winning mentality.
Erik ten Hag and the fans outside the stadium! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jRX5ocUChX — 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) May 11, 2022
"To me, it was a great journey in this club. A very beautiful era.
"The results we achieved and the amazing football we played," summed up the 52-year-old specialist. It is clear that E. ten Hag will be replaced in the "Ajax" team by the current "Club Brugge" coach and former Ronaldo Koeman's assistant at "Barcelona" Alfred Schreuder. This information was confirmed by Mike Verweij.
Ten Hag with the fans! 🎤#XXX6 pic.twitter.com/keycwIE86A — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 11, 2022