Man United Finally Name New Manager to Replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

• Ralf Rangnick will be in charge of Man United in an interim capacity until the end of the ongoing season
• The former RB Leipzig boss will then take over a consultancy role with the club for a period of three years
• Rangnick will be assuming his managerial role once his work visa requirements are finalised, with Michael Carrick expected to stay as a coaching staff
• His arrival comes at a time the Red Devils have been enduring a difficult run of form in the Premier League

Man United have officially confirmed Ralf Rangnick as the new manager.

The German tactician is set to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who was recently sacked following a string of poor results.

Solskjaer was shown the door on the eve of United's 4-1 humiliating defeat in the hands of Watford.

Michael Carrick was subsequently named the caretaker manager pending the appointment of a substantive replacement.

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And after leading the Red Devils in two outings, Carrick has been replaced with Rangnick who is set to take charge of the Red Devils until the end of the season.

Man United's statement:

"Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season, subject to work visa requirements," the club said in a statement confirming the appointment.

"Following this period, Ralf and the club have agreed that he will continue in a consultancy role for a further two years," United added.

Rangnick's immediate assignment will be to lead United back to the top four as he hopes to win at least one title.

The Old Trafford dwellers are still firmly in contention in two competitions including the Champions League and the FA Cup.

The Manchester club are already through to the knockout round of the Champions League, earning their ticket with a game to spare.

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United confirmed their place in the last 16 of the continental competition following their recent 2-0 win over Villarreal in match week five of the group stage.

In the domestic scene, the Red Devils are placed eighth on the log with just 18 points after 13 rounds of matches.

Rangnick sends message to Man United fans

Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported Ralf Rangnick has revealed his immediate focus will be to ensure Manchester United have a successful season after his appointment as the club's interim manager.

Speaking after his appointment, Rangnick admitted he was "excited to be joining Man United" adding that he is looking forward to helping the club and players to achieve their set goals.

“The squad is full of talent and has a great balance of youth and experience. All my efforts for the next six months will be on helping these players fulfil their potential, both individually and, most importantly, as a team," he noted