Sport Mail emphasized that the process of researching candidates to be Man Utd coach was carried out by Director of Football John Murtough and Technical Director Darren Fletcher, and was only completed in early March. After finalizing the list of candidates, officials
Erik ten Hag is the number one candidate and was interviewed first by Man Utd.
Ten Hag (black shirt) is highly appreciated for his great achievements with Ajax, such as winning the Dutch championship twice, winning two National Cups and one Dutch Super Cup over the past three years.
Ajax is said to be ready to part ways with the Dutch coach when the current season ends.
Man Utd will lose about 5.3 million USD to release Erik ten Hag’s contract with Ajax, currently valid until summer 2023. The `Red Devils` also have to negotiate with Erik ten Hag’s representative, Kees Vos –
Sport Mail also quoted a source close to Man Utd on March 22 that the club is continuing to interview the remaining candidates, including Mauricio Pochettino, Julen Lopetegui and Luis Enrique.
Man Utd also targeted Thomas Tuchel, wanting to take advantage of the chaotic situation at Chelsea to entice the German coach.
Man Utd wants to finalize the identity of the new head coach before the end of April, so that he can start working as soon as possible.
According to the contract signed late last year, Rangnick served as interim coach until the end of the season, then became a special advisor to Man Utd for the next two years.
Man Utd wants to take advantage of Rangnick’s knowledge and experience to build long-term plans.
