The British billionaire was quick to say how proud he was after seeing United win its first trophy since he became a minority shareholder in February.
United won 2-1 at Wembley, where Ratcliffe was in attendance with the other co-owners. But a lack of direct reference to Ten Hag in Ratcliffe’s message of congratulations was notable at a time when the Dutchman's future at the club remains uncertain and there are reports he is about to be fired.
“It is a glorious feeling to win the FA Cup final at Wembley,” Ratcliffe said in a statement. "
It was reported on Friday that Ten Hag would lose his job regardless of the result of the Cup final.
Victory gave him his second trophy in two seasons with United after winning the English
Ratcliffe, who owns petrochemicals giant
Ten Hag said he has repeatedly been told by the owners that he is part of their plans, but could not confirm if that was still the case.
“If they don’t want (me) anymore then I will hear it. But they told me many times (they want me),” he said. “When I started here I said I am here to win and also I want to build a team. Both I am doing, but if they don’t want me anymore, I go anywhere else and then I keep going, like I do my whole managing career — winning games, winning trophies.”
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