For this moment it is the maximum but we want more (next season).”Ĭasemiro’s arrival from Real Madrid has been fundamental to United’s revival. The competition is tough, many teams with really good squads, good managers, so you are doing a good job (to qualify). “It is the main objective of the season to get into the Champions League. “This club belongs in the Champions League, but this league is very strong, with many clubs competing for this position.

“I think (it is) a successful season but the season is not finished,” said Ten Hag. More silverware could be to come next month should United halt Manchester City’s charge towards the treble in the FA Cup final.īut a return to Europe’s elite competition next season was one of Ten Hag’s primary aims when he took the reigns after a disastrous 2021/22 campaign when United finished sixth. MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, May 25 – Erik ten Hag said Manchester United are back where they belong after a 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea on Thursday secured a return to the Champions League next season.Ĭasemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were on target as the Red Devils moved up to third in the Premier League.Ī miserable night summed up Chelsea’s season despite spending over £500 million ($620 million) in the transfer market as they slumped to an eighth defeat in 10 games since Frank Lampard returned as interim manager.īy contrast, confirmation of a top-four finish rounds off a successful first season in charge for Ten Hag after also ending United’s six-year trophy drought by winning the League Cup in February.

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