A total of 5 candidates for Manchester United coach to replace Ralf Rangnick will be discussed in this article. By the summer of 2022, Ralf Rangnick will leave the Manchester United coach and take up the role of technical advisor.
Later, the new coach is required to boost the performance of Manchester United, which has been somewhat sluggish this season. So, who are the candidates for Manchester United coach next season?
Here are 5 candidates for Manchester United coach to replace Ralf Rangnick:
5. Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea)
Football legend Manchester United, Paul Scholes, suggested the management of Manchester United to appoint a fierce coach like Sir Alex Ferguson. Of the two names proposed by Paul Scholes, one of them is Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel.
Thomas Tuchel’s contract with Chelsea does expire on June 30, 2024. However, seeing Chelsea’s uncertain condition due to the freezing of owner Roman Abramovich’s assets, Thomas Tuchel could leave in the summer of 2022.
“I would choose Conte or Tuchel, one of them may be available at the end of the season, they are two top class coaches who scare their players and win, that’s the most important thing for Manchester United,” said Scholes.
4. Mauricio Pochettino (PSG)
Reportedly, the legendary Manchester United coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, is attracted to Mauricio Pochettino’s coaching style. Therefore, even though Pochettino is not familiar with the title, the Argentine is still in the Red Devils’ target.
Rumour has it that PSG’s management intends to appoint Zinedine Zidane as coach next season. This automatically makes Pochettino out and has the potential to continue his career with Manchester United.
3. Erik Ten Hag (Ajax Amsterdam)
Another name on Manchester United’s radar is Erik Ten Hag. Erik Ten Hag’s quality has been shown by bringing Ajax Amsterdam to dominate the Dutch League. After qualifying for the 2018-2019 Champions League semi finals, Erik Ten Hag led Die Amsterdammers – the nickname of Ajax Amsterdam – to win six matches in the 2021-2022 Champions League group stage. Unfortunately, unexpectedly, Ajax actually fell 2-3 on aggregate from Benfica in the last 16.
2. Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
Earlier this month, Marca said that Carlo Ancelotti was on the radar as Manchester United coach. Carlo Ancelotti’s good relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, was allegedly one of the reasons. In addition, Carlo Ancelotti also understands very well to boost the performance of Cristiano Ronaldo.
When handled by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the most goals in a single Champions League season, namely 17 goals in the 2013-2014 season.
1. Antonio Conte (Tottenham Hotspur)
Just like Tuchel, Paul Scholes asked Manchester United management to consider Antonio Conte. In Scholes’s view, Conte is one of the coaches who can restore the degree of Manchester United. However, Conte’s presence can cause casualties. Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to leave Old Trafford.
According to beIN Sport journalist Richard Keys, Cristiano Ronaldo was the reason Conte did not become Manchester United coach when Solskjaer was sacked on Sunday, November 21, 2021. “If (Cristiano) Ronaldo left (Manchester) United this summer, it could be that Antonio Conte will take the job. Cristiano Ronaldo is the reason he (Conte) is not there (Manchester United) now. I think everyone knows that condition, “Richard Keys tweeted via his Twitter account @richardajkeys.
