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Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says his Ajax players are 'really excited for me' as he prepares to take the Old Trafford post... and reveals the squad went GAMING together to keep morale up as they fight for Eredivisie title

Manchester United's new manager Erik ten Hag has insisted his Ajax players are 'really excited' for him as he prepares to take the Old Trafford post this summer.

The Dutchman was announced on Thursday as the man to take over at United from interim boss Ralf Rangnick on an initial three-year deal running until 2025.

And ten Hag added his players' support for his new position was 'beautiful'.

Erik ten Hag has claimed his Ajax players are 'excited' about his new job at Manchester United
On Thursday the Dutchman was announced as the successor to Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford

He said: 'The players are really excited for me, that's beautiful. I worked at Ajax for a long time and created great relationships.