FORMER Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal believes Erik ten Hag can be a success at Old Trafford – thanks to a change of leadership at the top.
Van Gaal, 70, worked at United between 2014-16 when Ed Woodward was chief executive.
From his experience the Dutchman described United as a "commercial club" and warned Ten Hag against joining as manager in March.
But Van Gaal has changed his outlook, claiming he is in no position to question Ten Hag's decision.
He told Sky Sports: "There is now a new leadership.
"It was (Ed) Woodward and now it is Richard Arnold and that can make the difference. So we have to wait and see.
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"He (Ten Hag) has a lot of confidence. So who am I to say something about that?"
LVG has often been critical of Manchester United since his brutal sacking.
The Dutchman was dismissed immediately after guiding the Red Devils to the FA Cup in 2016.
He said at the time he was "very disappointed" with the decision.
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Under the new leadership of Arnold it appears the Red Devils are to trust Ten Hag to implement his ideas.
That could also influence United's transfer direction this summer with several players Ten Hag has managed previously being linked.
Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong is one such target with a £50million deal in the works.
Another is Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, who is part of Van Gaal's Netherlands squad.
And the Dutch boss said of the youngster: "I think a player of his quality can play in the Premier League. That is not a problem.
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"If he has to make this big step now, that's the question.
"(If he does not play) then he is not so wise, I think. He has to play."
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