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Man Utd boss Ten Hag: I'm very happy - this is the challenge I wanted

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has outlined his priorities to create a winning culture at the club.

Ten Hag knows he still has a lot of work to do if he is to steer the ship at United in the right direction.

While the Red Devils have improved on last season, they are still to win a trophy since Jose Mourinho's time at the club.

Speaking to UEFA.com, the former Ajax boss said: "I'm fine and I'm happy there. I was looking for a new challenge and Manchester United was a big club, but obviously less successful [in the] last couple of years, so there's huge talent to restore that big club [to] where they belong.

"It's not only about training the team. It's about changing the culture, getting a winning culture, and that's what I aim for, but when I say 'I', no: 'We'. We have to do it together. Manchester United is a great club, [there are] big fans all over the world, it's a very global club. I'm really happy to be there, to be part of it. We want to be successful, but it's got to be long term."

Ten Hag continued: "Every day, I expect the best from myself. I want to challenge myself. And, together with my coaches, I want to get the best out of the players. We want to create a good team but I also want to maximise the performances of the players.

"We work 24/7, that's clear, because you never get rid of football. You never get rid of your team, but you also need to step back at times. I like to jog or bike or to play golf. Or to go to restaurants or the cinema. I also like to go on holiday."

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