Erik ten Hag planned to be Manchester United's manager for the next 10 years, prior to his sacking last year, according to former first-team coach Benni McCarthy.
The Dutchman was relieved of his duties in October as United languished 13th place in the Premier League table.
The decision brought an end to his two-year spell at Old Trafford, during which he led the club to success in both the FA and EFL Cups.
McCarthy, 47, who was appointed as Kenya's new head coach this week, worked under Ten Hag for two years, but departed in June 2024 before this season kicked off.