
Not next Tottenham manager – Erik ten Hag
After Julian Nagelsmann fell through, it was on to the next big name and potential fan favorite. Erik ten Hag, the manager of Ajax was the next big name in the frame. The potential of ten Hag coming in came and went almost as quickly as his name being thrown about, as the manager extended his deal with Ajax on May 10.
Football news – Erik ten Hag extends Ajax contract to end Tottenham Hotspur managerial speculation https://t.co/Ih2LyQelRL
— Football Reporting (@FootballReportg) May 11, 2021
Of course, ten Hag is apparently still not out of the running, however, despite just putting pen to paper only eight days ago on a contract extension.
🗞[@TheAthleticUK] | Tottenham Hotspur are coming towards the end of their search for a new manager, the candidates are:
— Last Word On Spurs (@LastWordOnSpurs) May 17, 2021
🇩🇪 Ralf Rangnick
🇳🇱 Erik ten Hag
🇪🇸 Roberto Martínez
🏴 Graham Potter
👔 There should be a clearer idea at the end of this week of the new boss.#THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/QnfnHZXfk6
Why after just signing a contract Erik ten Hag is going to turn around and leave that contract would be strange, almost as strange as the idea of Brendan Rodgers taking charge of Tottenham.