Manchester United Top Managerial Target Enrolls for English Classes Ahead of New Role in Premier League

Manchester United Top Managerial Target Enrolls for English Classes Ahead of New Role in Premier League

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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  • Erik ten Hag has given the strongest indication yet that he could take over as Manchester United manager this summer after reportedly taking up English lessons
  • The Dutchman is hoping to improve his language skills as the Old Trafford club intensifies its search for their next permanent manager
  • Ralf Rangnick is presently Manchester United's interim manager but the German will be moving into a consultancy role at the club in the summer

Erik ten Hag has given all indications he wants Manchester United's permanent managerial position as the Dutch coach has enrolled for English lessons.

The Ajax manager is one of the top contenders for the position as the Old Trafford club continues its search to find a permanent manager for next season.

Manchester United Top Managerial Target Enrolls for English Classes Ahead of New Role in Premier League
Erik ten Hag is reportedly set on taking the Manchester United job at the end of the season. Photo by Soccrates Images
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Mauricio Pochettino of PSG, former Barcelona coach, Luis Enrique, and Zinedine Zidane are other candidates being considered for the post.

According to a report via the Mirror, it is believed that Ten Hag has held internal talks with Ajax and outlined his desire to take the vacant role at Old Trafford this summer.

Erik Ten Hag who has emerged as the frontrunner for the job is proposing bringing his trusted assistant coach Mitchell van der Gagg with him to Old Trafford.

Ancelotti emerges as surprise candidate for Manchester United job

Meanwhile, Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has appeared as a surprised candidate to take over at Manchester United.

According to Spanish news outlet Marca, Carlo Ancelotti is believed to be featuring in conversations at Manchester United to become their next boss.

Ancelotti appears to be under growing pressure at the Spanish capital following Real Madrid's recent poor showings that saw the Galacticos lose to PSG in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round-of-16.

The Italian would bring his vast experience to the Old Trafford club if given the job having won the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, Italian Serie A, and French Ligue One in his illustrious career.

United legend outlines what Rangnick must do to get permanent managerial job

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Ralf Rangnick can be appointed Man Utd permanent boss if he somehow manages to win this season’s Champions League, according to former Reds forward Louis Saha.

Despite the club’s domestic struggles, Saha believes Manchester United can upset the odds to emerge as the Champions of Europe.

Rangnick is in charge of United until the end of the season, having taken over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November 2021.

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