Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has finally addressed the swirling rumours linking him with a sensational move to Liverpool — and his response has set the football world buzzing.
Speculation ignited after reports emerged suggesting Liverpool were considering Ten Hag as a surprise candidate amid pressure on Arne Slot. With fans debating the possibility of a former United boss crossing enemy lines, Ten Hag has now spoken out for the first time.
Speaking during a media appearance in the Netherlands, Ten Hag made it clear he was aware of the rumours — but insisted the story had been blown out of proportion.
“I’ve seen the headlines, but people shouldn’t get carried away,” Ten Hag said. “Liverpool is a massive club with a top manager. There’s nothing more to it.”
While he neither fully dismissed nor embraced the idea of managing Liverpool one day, his calm and measured statement only added fuel to the debate. Football insiders believe Ten Hag’s openness to future opportunities leaves the door slightly ajar, especially after his turbulent final months at Old Trafford.
Sources close to the Dutchman say he is taking time to evaluate his next career move, but he remains “fully focused on the right project” — a comment fans have interpreted in different ways.
Liverpool supporters are split. Some admire Ten Hag’s tactical vision and ability to rebuild a squad, while others insist a former United manager should never be considered. On the red side of Manchester, fans are equally unsettled, with some calling the rumours “unthinkable.”
For now, Ten Hag has cooled the fire — but in the unpredictable world of football management, the story is far from over. And with Liverpool’s season under intense scrutiny, one thing is certain: this won’t be the last time his name appears in Anfield conversations.
