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Richard Fay

What Manchester United players think about Erik ten Hag

David de Gea insists the Manchester United squad are all 'very excited' for their first season under Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman is gearing up for his first pre-season tour since being named the club's new permanent manager and has been casting an eye over his players this past week.

Ten Hag took charge of training for the first time on Monday and has spent the last few days getting to know his new players ahead of their summer schedule.

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De Gea is set to start the campaign as United's No.1 under Ten Hag, and he believes supporters have every right to be excited by the brand of football they can expect to see next season.

De Gea told club media: "We are all very excited for the new season. The new manager, he plays very good football, so for sure, the fans will love it."

United fly out for their pre-season tour next Friday, with Ten Hag's reign set to start with a mouth-watering friendly against Liverpool in Bangkok on July 12.

It will be United's first overseas pre-season schedule in three years, and De Gea can't wait to challenge himself by playing in a different environment.

He added: "I think it is great to be able to travel and to be able to play in front of our fans, especially away from England, around the world. It is always great to be with your fans and hopefully we can make them enjoy it."

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