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Confirmed: Erik ten Hag Unwittingly Reveals Ajax Player He’s Bringing To Man Utd

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3 years ago

May 13, 2022.

Benard Joseph

Erik ten Hag Unwittingly Reveals Ajax Player He’s Bringing Man Utd.
Timber has been impressive under the Dutchman this season, making 42 appearances at the heart of defence and contributing to the success this season.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that incoming Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has unwittingly revealed that he would likely come with Manchester United target Jurrien Timber to the Old Trafford in the summer.

This is as he named Jurrien his Ajax’s Talent of the Year and favourite player.

Before this claim, the Red Devils have been eyeing the Ajax star and it was reported that the player could seek to work with the Dutch manager at Old Trafford.

Timber has been impressive under the Dutchman this season, making 42 appearances at the heart of defence and contributing to the success this season.

Responding to the rumours, Netherlands international Timber told Het Parool in April: ‘I’m good at Ajax. I can still learn a lot, especially if we continue to play in the Champions League.’

On Ten Hag, the talented defender added: ‘He deserved it [the United job]. Ten Hag has been very important to me personally.

‘Under him, I became the footballer, the man I am today. The coach talked to me a lot. He’s been very critical, in a good, constructive way. I won’t forget that anytime soon.’

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Ten Hag is responsible for giving Timber his senior debut in 2020 and has been a mainstay in the Ajax side ever since.

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