Club announced Manchester United The dismissal of its Dutch coach, Eric Ten Hag, in an official statement released on Monday, due to the team’s deteriorating results in the recent period.
Assistant coach, Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy, was appointed interim coach.
Management plan for a new coach
Following the dismissal of Ten Hag, the Manchester United management quickly began looking for a suitable replacement.
Speculation has been raised over a number of names being named to take over as technical director of the club in the coming weeks.
The most prominent candidates to take charge of Manchester United
Gareth Southgate: The former England national team manager who recently left his post. He has extensive experience of English football, making him an attractive potential option for the club.
Robin Amorim: Coach of Sporting Lisbon who was close to coaching Liverpool. Amorim is seen as a strong alternative to Ten Hag after leading Lisbon to two Portuguese league titles.
Xavi Hernandez: The former Barcelona manager, who is aiming to recover after his dismissal in June 2024. Not linked to any club currently, he could be an easy choice for Manchester United.
Graham PotterThe former Brighton and Chelsea manager, who has a good reputation in the Premier League during his coaching spell with the Seagulls, may be a wise choice given his experience.
Thomas Franck: Current Brentford manager, who has shown impressive levels of building a strong, cohesive team. Frank behaves well with his team, which makes him an ideal candidate to coach the Red Devils.
