The Reds boast a strong tradition of playing exciting, attacking football, dating back to Sir Matt Busby's sides of the 1950s – if not before – so supporters will be delighted to hear the Dutchman's words.
Ten Hag joined the Reds from Ajax, another club that promotes a proudly positive brand of football, and the new manager wants to continue to entertain at Old Trafford.
When a journalist at Friday's press conference asked Erik whether he understood United's responsibility to attack and excite, Ten Hag smiled:
“You are talking like a Dutchman, eh! They always want to play brilliant football!