The Dutchman - whose previous deal he signed when he joined the 2023/24 FA Cup Winners in 2022 was due to expire next summer - is now set to remain with the club until at least June 2026.

He said in a statement: "I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together.

"Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined.

"However, we must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles."

As well as last season's FA Cup, ten Hag also led United to the Carabao Cup the previous year, which was the team's first taste of silverman in six years.

He added: "In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision for reaching those goals, and we are all strongly committed to making that journey together.”

Dan Ashworth, United's new sporting director, hailed the manager as "one of the most consistently successful coaches" across Europe.

He added: "With two trophies in the past two seasons, Erik has reinforced his record as one of the most consistently successful coaches in European football.

"While the club’s review of last season highlighted areas for improvement, it also reached a clear conclusion that Erik was the best partner for us to work with in driving up standards and outcomes.

"This group of players and staff have already shown they are capable of competing and winning at the top level; now we need to do it more consistently.

"With our strengthened football leadership team now in place, we are looking forward to working hand-in-hand with Erik to achieve our shared ambitions for this football club.”