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Former Ajax Amsterdam manager Ten Hag took
charge at Old Trafford last year and overcame a wobbly start to
guide the fallen giants of English soccer to the League Cup
title in February and end their six-year trophy drought.
The Dutchman hopes to secure Champions League qualification for
next season, with United occupying fourth place in the league.
He expressed confidence more top players want to be part of the
effort.
"I see a big difference in comparison with last year. Now, many
players see the project, what's going on, the dynamic and the
ambition," Ten Hag told reporters before Saturday's home game
against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
"There were a lot of reservations last year, doubts when we
approached players. This year, many quality players really want
to come."
United recruited the likes of Casemiro, Antony, Lisandro
Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia under Ten Hag.
The club has been linked with a number of players including
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane.
Ten Hag said expectations would be higher next season but they
were making steady progress.
"We have to rebuild and reconstruct," Ten Hag said. "We are in
that process and in the right direction. You can see that in the
way we play."
(Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by
William Mallard)
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