Man United Interim Coach Rangnick Lands Big Job as Manager of Top European National Team

• Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has been appointed as the head coach of the Austrian national team
• The German football manager signed a two-year deal and will be given the task of qualifying the country for 2026 World Cup
• Erik ten Hag will replace Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United at the end of the ongoing Premier League season

Ralf Rangnick has been named the new gaffer of the Austria national team in what will come as a big appointment for the German coach.

Manchester United have been knocked out in all competitions this season and even the Red Devils' hope of qualifying for next season's Champions League came to an end after 1-1 home draw against Chelsea.

Following the sacking of Ole Solskjaer at Old Trafford who was thrown out because of poor performance, Manchester United chiefs then appointed Ralf Rangnick on an interim capacity.

However, Ralf Rangnick has been unable to change the fortune of Manchester United which forced the team to hire Erik ten Hag as the new incoming handler.

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According to the report on The Athletic, Austrian FA chiefs gave Ralf Rangnick a contract which will expire in 2024, but could be extended if he can qualify the nation for 2026 World Cup.

What about Ralf Rangnick's new position at Man United?

Ralf Rangnick will still be working for Manchester United on a consultancy level which will not affect his job as coach of the Austria national side.

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Cristiano Ronaldo sent an appreciation message to Manchester United fans for their support at Old Trafford on Thursday night, 28 April, in their Premier League game against Chelsea.

Even though the Red Devils failed to win the match against Thomas Tuchel's side, Cristiano Ronaldo stated clearly that the home fans were brilliant.

Manchester United went into this game with the target of them getting a win so as to revive their Champions League hope, but finishing among the top four now seems to be over.

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Chelsea scored the first goal at Old Trafford through Marcos Alonso in the 60th minute, but two minutes later, Cristiano Ronaldo restored parity for the home team.

Efforts by Manchester United players to get the winner against Chelsea were futile as goalkeeper Edouard_Mendy denied them from getting the victory.