‘We’ve always spent the money to buy new players’: Man United owner Avram Glazer hints at splashing on signings this summer, admits he’s ‘disappointed’ at their dire season… and backs Erik ten Hag to succeed
Man United’s new era began with Erik ten Hag’s first press conferenceIt comes after a torrid season in which the Old Trafford side finished sixth United owner Avram Glazer was attending the World Economic Forum in DavosHe backed Erik ten Hag and said money will be there to spend this summer
Manchester United owner Avram Glazer has suggested new boss Erik ten Hag will be backed in the transfer market this summer and believes the Dutchman will succeed at the club.
United welcomed in a new era on Monday as ten Hag faced the media for the first time after a turbulent season at Old Trafford which saw them finish sixth and record their lowest Premier League points tally.
Sportsmail revealed last week the club are planning a summer clear out with as man as 10 players expected to leave Old Trafford, with United also expected to bring several names in to begin the rebuild.
Avram Glazer has hinted Man United boss Erik ten Hag will be backed in the transfer market
United welcomed in a new era on Monday as ten Hag faced the media for the first time
And when asked by Sky News at the World Economic Forum in Davos if the funds would be able this summer to invest in new players, Glazer replied: ‘We’ve always spent the money to buy new players.’
However, the United owner could not hide his disappointment at the way their 2021-22 campaign had gone.
The Old Trafford side finished 11 points behind fifth-place Arsenal and 13 points off the Champions League places, while title rivals Man City and Liverpool both finished more than 30 points ahead.
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