Erik ten Hag reveals he met and shook hands with Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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Erik ten Hag reveals he met and shook hands with potential new Man United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe during Britain’s richest man’s visit today – as he prepares to make his presentation to buy the Premier League giants


By Lewis Browning For Mailonline

13:21 17 Mar 2023, updated 15:07 17 Mar 2023

Erik ten Hag has revealed he has met Sir Jim Ratcliffe ahead of the Brit’s potential takeover of Manchester United.

The UK’s richest man was pictured at Old Trafford after touching down in the City to discuss his potential takeover with club officials as he rivals a group of Qatari bidders – led by Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani – who gave their presentation on Thursday. 

Ratcliffe – who owns Ligue 1 side Nice and heads up INEOS, a partner of the Mercedes F1 team – was photographed arriving at Old Trafford and being greeted by chief executive Richard Arnold. 

The 70-year-old was later seen beaming outside United’s famous ground after initial talks inside as he prepared to make his way to Carrington. 

Ten Hag, speaking on Friday before United’s FA Cup clash with Fulham, revealed that he met the billionaire during his visit to the club.

Erik ten Hag has revealed he has met potential new Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Sir Jim Ratcliffe (R) has arrived at Old Trafford for takeover talks with Manchester United chiefs – with the 70-year-old pictured greeting chief executive Richard Arnold
The 70-year-old shares a laugh with Anrold as he begins initial discussions
Ratcliffe was later seen standing back outside the stadium after holding talks inside

‘I just met them and shook hands but I am focused on the game,’ the Dutchman said. ‘We play a big game on Sunday and all our focus is on that. Others in the club are dealing with potential investors.’

‘My job is focus on the game so let’s talk about the game Fulham, it is a big tie so let’s get ready for that.’

United are still on the hunt for more silverware despite seemingly falling out of the Premier League title race, and could move one step closer to a domestic cup treble at the weekend.

United will be without midfielder Casemiro for four games after his latest red card

They will however be without star midfielder Casemiro, who will begin a four-game domestic suspension following his second red card of the season last weekend.

While his absence will provide a challenge for United, ten Hag admitted his side are up for the fight.

‘We had many more games without Casemiro,’ he said of the Brazilian, who joined in the summer from Real Madrid.  ‘We did really well without Casemiro against Arsenal, Leeds and also at the start of the season, but I want to have Casemiro available. 

‘He has huge impact on our game. We also won many games without Casemiro so he is not available so we have to do with many players.’