FFP stopped Man Utd from challenging for EPL, Champions League – Ten Hag

Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag, has claimed that Financial Fair Play, FFP, cost the club a chance to challenge for trophies this season.

According to Ten Hag, he could not build on last campaign’s third-placed finish, due to budget restrictions caused by United’s need to balance the books.‌

The Dutchman wanted to bring in Harry Kane from Tottenham for £100 million.

Instead, they spent £72 million on Rasmus Hojlund and £102 million on Mason Mount and keeper Andre Onana.‌

“When we were in the summer, I think we had very good momentum. We had finished third, we won one final, and were in another final.

“Then we chose to bring in young players for the future – and that had to do with FFP.

“That was the choice we made – but you then know it will take longer before you can come into the competition for the top positions in the Premier League or Champions League,” Ten Hag told reporters.

FFP stopped Man Utd from challenging for EPL, Champions League – Ten Hag