Manchester United fans, get ready — chief executive Omar Berrada has reportedly set a bold goal for the club: win the Premier League by 2028.
According to recent reports (via The Athletic), Berrada told staff last week that United must end their title drought in time for the club’s 125th anniversary, putting the pressure on Erik ten Hag and his team.
United haven’t lifted the Premier League trophy since Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in 2013, and Berrada’s target gives the club just four seasons to turn things around.
With six different managers trying and failing to bring United back to the top of English football, can Ten Hag finally deliver?
Can Erik ten Hag win Man United the Premier League?
Erik ten Hag, the current man in the hot seat, showed promise in his first season, finishing third and winning the FA Cup. But with United now sitting 11th in the table and struggling in the Europa League, fans are questioning whether the Dutchman can bring back the glory days.
It’s been a bumpy road since Ferguson retired. David Moyes lasted less than a season, Louis van Gaal won the FA Cup but could never break into the top three, and Jose Mourinho came closest with a second-place finish in 2018.
Even club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a near-miss in 2021, finishing runner-up before things unraveled under Ralf Rangnick.
Now, Ten Hag is feeling the heat. United have just three wins in seven matches this season, including an underwhelming 1-1 Europa League draw against FC Twente. If this keeps up, the 2028 deadline might feel more like wishful thinking than a realistic goal.
