Top 5 Managers Who Are Favorites To Replace Ralf Rangnick At Manchester United: Manchester United football club are one of the greatest clubs ever in the history of football. Currently being handled by Ralf Rangnick who joined as an interim manager, his contract is coming almost to an end. Therefore, it might be interesting to see who joins as the new manager of the club.
Ralf Rangnick joined Manchester United F.C on 3rd December 2021 after signing a contract of six months as an interim manager of the team. Till now, under his guidance, the club has played over 21 games with a win percentage of 42.86. Seeing the favorites it might be difficult for the club to choose a new manager.
Top 5 Managers In Race To Manage Manchester United Next Summer
Managerial responsibility has always been an integral part of the betterment of the club. Choosing a new manager is going to be a tough task for the English giants.
Here are few of the most favorites who might be considered:
1. Erik Ten Hag
📝 – A number of #mufc players are excited by the prospect of being coached by Ten Hag and feel he would improve them, but sources close to other players say Ten Hag is viewed as an 'underwhelming' choice by some of them. [@samuelluckhurst]
— UtdXclusive (@UtdXclusive) April 4, 2022
Erik Ten Hag is a Dutch footballer who is currently managing AFC Ajax. Apart from this, he has also managed other clubs like Bayern Munich II. Exclusively, he is leading the race for the club’s new manager as the final round of interview are going on. According to an article released by The Manchester Evening News, its believed that United will only have to pay 1.7 million pounds to release Ten Hag from Ajax.
2. Mauricio Pochettino
📝 – Mauricio Pochettino was the favoured pick among the majority of #mufc players two months ago but the club hierarchy is edging towards Ten Hag. [@samuelluckhurst]
— UtdXclusive (@UtdXclusive) April 4, 2022
Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero is an Argentine footballer who is currently the head coach of Paris Saint-German. He has also managed Espanyol, Southampton, and Tottenham Hotspur in the past.
Pochettino can be appointed as United’s new manager. According to a statement released by Wayne Rooney to Sky sports, he said ‘I think Pochettino has done it in the Premier League, he knows the Premier League. At Tottenham, he brought a lot of young players through, at Southampton as well.’
3. Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique Martínez García is a Spanish manager who is currently managing the Spain National Team. From 2014-2017 he has also managed Barcelona with an outstanding win percentage of 76.24. Some reports suggest, Enrique is admired by many in the club and it is suggested that he could possibly replace Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.
4. Julen Lopeteguie
Julen Lopetegui Agote is a Spanish manager currently as the head coach of Sevilla. In 2018 he has also guided Real Madrid as their manager. Lopeteguie was one of managers being considered by the club. But he seemed to rule himself out of the managerial position race declaring his commitment to Sevilla.
5. Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has emerged as a surprise candidate to become the next manager of Manchester United [@hirstclass] pic.twitter.com/1tSgUNibEN
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) March 2, 2022
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian footballer who is currently managing Real Madrid. He is regarded as one of the greatest manager in the history of football. He has been an integral part of many clubs as a manager including Chelsea, PSG, etc. His managerial stats reveal why he is considered by the English giants as their new permanent manager.
In the near future the official appointment will be announced before the fans.
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