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Elanga reveals Man Utd players feeling 'very, very positive' about ten Hag appointment

Anthony Elanga has revealed Manchester United's squad is feeling 'very, very positive' about the arrival of Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman will takeover as manager at Old Trafford once he finishes this season with Ajax.

Ten Hag is renowned for his exciting brand of football, and Elanga has said his reputation is known amongst the players.

"You can see the way Ajax are playing in Europe. He's a great manager with a fantastic record in Europe," he told Sky Sports.

"I've seen how good he is with developing young players, so that's one of the reasons I'm really excited to work with him.

"Obviously we're focused on finishing the season strongly but we're also feeling very, very positive about next year."

Asked what the Dutchman will bring to the club, Elanga added: "His experience in Europe, developing young players like myself and we've got other young players coming up. He'll bring exciting football to Old Trafford.

"It all starts from pre-season and how we take in his instructions and tactics. He'll be a great addition to the club and I'm really, really excited to work with him."

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