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Erik ten Hag pledges his future to Ajax after turning down Newcastle job as he stresses he is 'happy' in Amsterdam and wants to 'keep going' amid links to Manchester United

Erik ten Hag has committed his future to Ajax for the time being following strong links between him and potential jobs at Manchester United and Newcastle.

The Dutchman's managerial reputation has shot up the charts through his steering of Ajax since taking charge in 2017.

Under ten Hag's tenure, Ajax have won two Eredivisie titles and turned into genuine Champions League hopefuls, despite being dwarfed financially by the giant European clubs.

Erik ten Hag has pledged his future to Ajax amid speculation over the Manchester United job

The 51-year-old is also credited with restoring the prestige of Ajax's academy, with several youth players coming through the system and going on to star on the European stage.