Erik ten Hag, the next Manchester United manager, has stated that his first priority at Old Trafford would be to make the fans proud.

This was said by the Dutchman ahead of his press conference on Monday at noon.

The former Ajax manager will succeed temporary manager Ralf Rangnick, whose contract runs out next month.

Rangnick's time at Manchester United came to an end on Sunday, as the Red Devils were defeated 1-0 by Crystal Palace. It's their last game of the year.

"The word 'excited' comes to mind," he told Manchester United's official website.

“I really look forward to doing this job, at this club with massive history, and we want to restore it where it belongs.”

Ten Hag added: “First of all, we want to make the fans proud.

“Second, of course, we are in this moment, the current situation is obviously not that good. It’s a big challenge.

“I want to build and construct a team who are battling for each other, who are unified and who will get results. Also, we are playing in the Theatre of Dreams.

“We want to entertain. But in the end, the intention is to play fantastic football. If we can’t play fantastic football, we still have to win.”