Breaking news: Manchester United are tired of Ralf Ragnick managerial stats as they finally found his replacement.
Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag is now the
leading contender to take over as permanent
Manchester United manager after the
Red Devils reportedly cooled their interest
in Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine had been United’s first choice
to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when
the Norwegian was sacked back in November
following a dismal start to the 2021
-22 campaign.
Pochentino was initially keen to make
the move but his current club PSG put a
block on United’s approach as Zinedine
Zidane, who was their first choice option
to replace the former Tottenham boss,
stated that he was not ready for a return
to the dugout.
The Red Devils have now tried to lure
Pochettino twice to Old Trafford, with
Sir Alex Ferguson a keen admirer. Their
hopes have also been lifted by the fact
his family still lives in England.
However, a report in The times claims
Pochettino is no longer United’s top option
. Instead, they have now turned to Ajax
chief to take over Ralf Rangnick
this summer.
The Dutchman is widely regarded as
one of the best managers in European
football, having won two Eredivisie titles
since taking over in December 2017.
Speaking back in
December, the 51-year-
old also admitted that
he is prepared for a
new challenge.
“I think I’m ready for
it. I would be happy to
take on that challenge,
” said Ten Hag.
“But I’m not chasing it.
If it turns out that that
step will never come, I
will not say that my
coaching career has failed.
“But I think I have enough
competences to take
on that challenge.”
United are expected to with interim manager
Rangnick until the end of the season. That
is despite the German already receiving
criticism for the team failing to lift their
performances since his arrival.
The Red Devils were woeful in their last
outing, losing 1-0 at home to Wolves in
a listless display.
They are next in action in the FA Cup,
when United take on Aston Villa on Monday
night.
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