Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was in attendance for AS Roma’s 1-1 draw with Juventus last night.
The Dutchman has been out of a job since he was sacked by the Red Devils at the end of October after a controversial 2-1 defeat to West Ham United.
Ten Hag has been linked to numerous roles such as the Borussia Dortmund and Red Bull Leipzig jobs but no move has come to pass yet.
In fact, it was reported that former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp torpedoed Ten Hag’s chances of landing the Leipzig job in his role as head of global soccer.
Nonetheless, the former Ajax manager has also been linked with a move to Italy, where Juventus are said to be interested in his services after parting ways with Thiago Motta.
TalkSPORT reported that “Erik ten Hag appears to be taking a closer look at his potential next club as he eyes a return to management.”
“A new club appears to have entered the race with the Dutchman a guest of Roma’s owners, the Friedkin Group, for Sunday’s match.”
The Dutchman was caught on camera entering the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday and with “his entourage denying he was in contact with Juventus.”
🔴Erik #tenHag arriva allo stadio Olimpico per #RomaJuve: telecamere non gradite, chi era con lui ci ha chiesto di abbassarle, poi è salito su in tribuna‼️
💥Ufficialmente l’entourage dell’olandese smentisce contatti con l’#ASRoma e che sia qui per i giallorossi@calciomercatoit pic.twitter.com/yg2Z8obxW0— Francesco Iucca (@francescoiucca) April 6, 2025
Claudio Ranieri is highly likely to leave Roma in the summer as he came out of retirement in November to take the reins on a temporary basis, leaving the position vacant in just a couple of months time.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano also reported on Ten Hag’s presence during the match and stated, “former Man United and Ajax coach, currently still available for new job and keen on re-starting with new project from next season.”
🚨🏟️ Erik ten Hag, in attendance for AS Roma vs Juventus tonight at the Olimpico stadium.
Former Man United and Ajax coach, currently still available for new job and keen on re-starting with new project from next season. pic.twitter.com/RQUsxnbUw4
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 6, 2025
Were Ten Hag to take the job at Roma, he would follow in Jose Mourinho’s steps as managing both United and the side from the Italian capital.
He managed 128 matches in charge of United, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup last year but seriously underperforming in Europe and in the Premier League.
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Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
