THEY say management is stressful – and Erik ten Hag is living proof by this incredible throwback picture.
The Dutchman, 52, took over as Manchester United this summer after five years with Ajax.
Manchester United fans would be hard pushed to spot a single hair on Erik ten Hag’s head
And throughout his time as a globally-recognised gaffer, he has been known for his shiny bald head.
But apparently, he did once have a full head of luscious, thick hair.
Honestly.
These images of an unrecognisable teenage Erik prove it.
The then-13-year-old appeared on Johan Cruyff’s TV show when he was part of the Twente academy.
Young Ten Hag rocked a red polo tee and jeans to go with his flowing medium blond curtains.
And it wasn’t just his hair that has amazed fans since the footage re-emerged nearly 40 years on.
He showed fantastic managerial insight and wisdom when discussing how to treat young players and quizzing his idol Cruyff for advice.
The Dutchman, far right, appeared on Johan Cruyff’s TV show aged 13
He sported a full thick head of long hair as a teenager
Reflecting on that day in the studio and on Cruyff more generally, Ten Hag said: “I was a big fan of him because of his way of playing.
“He was the first player when I was growing up, who was at a big club abroad but above all turning Ajax into a great club.
“Then you always got to hear about it from my uncles, because I was only really young then.”
Now Ten Hag is getting to work with his United squad – and a few new signings.
