Manchester United first-team manager, Jens Ten Hagar, has issued a heartfelt farewell and well-wishes after learning that his close assistant, McClaren, will be heading to coach the Jamaican national team. Ten Hag emphasized that McClaren's contribution to the team over the past two years has been immense, as he has not only been an indispensable source of support and advice to himself, but also played a key role in the team's quest to win the 2024 FA Cup and the 2023 Carabao Cup.
Ten Hagar reflected on his 16-year friendship with McClaren, which began when the two first worked together at Twente and continues to this day. Ten Hag said that despite McClaren's upcoming new challenges, their friendship and partnership will last forever and McClaren will continue to be associated with Manchester United.
For McClaren's departure, Ten Hagar was full of gratitude and reluctance, he thanked McClaren for everything he did for the team and wished him all the best in his new position. Ten Hagar's words not only expressed his deep affection for McClaren, but also reflected the Manchester United club's high recognition and respect for McClaren.
McClaren himself expressed his gratitude for leaving Manchester United. He thanked everyone at United for their friendship, help and support over the last two years. McClaren made special mention of his role in helping Ten Hagar bring two trophies to the club and said that it was a great honor and satisfaction for him to end his managerial career at United with an FA Cup final win over Manchester City as his last game.
McClaren has full confidence in the future of Manchester United. He believes that the team's current foundation is very solid, and believes that Manchester United will soon compete for all major trophies again. His words not only expressed his blessing and expectation for United, but also showed his love and persistence for the soccer career.
