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Manchester United will reportedly reignite interest in Thomas Tuchel if they make a managerial change. Current head coach Erik ten Hag has once again found himself in the hot seat after a slow start to the 2024/25 season.
The Red Devils entered the weekend sitting 13th in the Premier League table. This comes after the club has collected just two league wins in their first six matches.
Ten Hag was seemingly on his way out of United after his freshman season at the helm. The club finished eighth in the final standings in 2023/24, their lowest finish in the English top-flight table since 1990.
Along with domestic issues, the Red Devils also endured their worst-ever showing in the Champions League group stage as well. United ended up bottom of a group that included Bayern Munich, Galatasaray, and Copenhagen.
Despite these issues, Ten Hag essentially saved his job by winning the FA Cup final in May. The Dutchman led his team to triumph in the competition by beating rivals and overwhelming favorites, Manchester City.
As a result of the big win, United officials rewarded the Dutchman by exercising the one-year option embedded in his contract. Ten Hag is now under contract at the club until 2026.
United discussed managerial role with Tuchel this summer
While United may have shown faith in Ten Hag, the coach could soon be on his way out. British newspaper i is reporting that Tuchel would immediately become the frontrunner for the position if the Red Devils sack the Dutchman.
The German manager is not exactly a stranger to United brass. In fact, the club reportedly met with Tuchel earlier this summer. i even claims that the two sides eventually broke off negotiations due to multiple disagreements. A major issue for Tuchel, according to the news outlet, came down to exactly how much power he would have at the club.
The coach has historically insisted on holding significant control of his teams in the past. In fact, Tuchel previously…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-10-05 17:41:10
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