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Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is a serious contender to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
That’s according to talkSPORT reporter, Anil Kandola, who had shared the update hours before the Dutchman was officially fired.
Sharing the update on X, Kandola stated:
“Being told Xavi is a SERIOUS contender to take over as Man United boss. Ten Hag’s under more pressure than ever. Seems only a matter of time before INEOS let him go. The United board have ramped up their pursuit of a Ten Hag replacement and Xavi is one to watch out for.”
??? Being told Xavi is a SERIOUS contender to take over as Man United boss.
Ten Hag’s under more pressure than ever. Seems only a matter of time before INEOS let him go.
The United board have ramped up their pursuit of a Ten Hag replacement and Xavi is one to watch out for…? pic.twitter.com/8939yKvulH
— Anil Kandola (@AnilKandola) October 28, 2024
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Manchester United officially confirmed ten Hag’s sacking a couple of hours later, and there seems to be substance in Kandola’s reports, as several other outlets have started reporting the same.
The Spanish tactician has been out of work since leaving Barca at the end of last season, but it was recently claimed that Manchester United chiefs have previously held talks with him twice about replacing Erik ten Hag.
However, it is worth noting that reliable Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has dismissed these reports.
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Author : Mehdi Gokal
Publish date : 2024-10-28 18:18:52
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