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David de Gea is “very excited” to work under Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman was confirmed as Manchester United’s new manager on Thursday.
Ten Hag will arrive from Ajax at the end of the season and take over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick on a three-year contract with an option to extend for another year.
The 52-year-old is on course to win a third Eredivisie title with Ajax this season and has been lauded for his possession-based style.
He guided Ajax to the Champions League semi-finals in 2018-19 and won two KNVB Bekers, though he was unable to make it a third last Sunday when his side were beaten 2-1 by PSV in the final.
De Gea is pleased to finally have clarity over United’s managerial future and hopes they can focus on getting their push for a place in the Premier League’s top four back on track.
“Very excited the club has made the decision so now we all know,” De Gea told United’s official website.
“We know what he has done for Ajax, he has nearly been in a Champions League final, he won titles and he develops players, so I’m very excited.
“I think he plays very good football. Now we have to be very focused on the last games but we are excited to know who is coming. But now let’s focus on Arsenal and fight until the end to be in the top four.
“It’s good to know and for sure he is already watching the games and thinking about what he can do to improve the team, so that’s very good for us. I’m looking forward to working under him.
“Of course, now the focus on Arsenal, it’s a final [for us], we have to take the three points, [otherwise] the top four is done. Let’s be focused and win the game.”
