Erik ten Hag has signed a new contract at Manchester United.
The Dutchman was under severe pressure earlier this year after a miserable Premier League season.
New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe conducted a detailed review into his position and even spoke to potential replacements, with Thomas Tuchel among the candidates.
But Ratcliffe eventually chose to leave Ten Hag in situ at Old Trafford following the club’s FA Cup success against rivals Manchester City at Wembley.
That made it two trophies in two seasons for the Dutchman, and he has been rewarded with a new contract.
The former Ajax boss’ deal will now run until the summer of 2026.
He said: “I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together.
“Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined.
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“However, we must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles.
“In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision for reaching those goals, and we are all strongly committed to making that journey together.”
While Ten Hag remains, there have been alterations to his backroom staff.
Former Red Devils striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is returning to the club as a coach alongside his compatriot, having spurned the interest of Championship side Burnley.
Van Nistelrooy held two rounds of talks to replace Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor, but elected to return to Old Trafford instead.
Go Ahead Eagles manager Rene Hake is also joining as an assistant head coach too.
One member of Ten Hag’s staff that is on the way out is Benni McCarthy.
His contract expired this summer and he has departed to pursue his own managerial career.