Erik Ten Hag’s Role in Ralf Rangnick’s Ouster From Man United Revealed After Refusing Meeting With the German

• Erik ten Hag was a major factor in Ralf Rangnick leaving Manchester United after turning down a face-to-face meeting with the German manager
• Rangnick agreed to cut ties with the Red Devils in part because of Ten Hag's reluctance to work with the German in his proposed consultancy role
• Erik Ten Hag has been charged by the Man United board to make the Red Devils competitive again as the Dutch manager’s era begins at Old Trafford

Erik ten Hag played a key role behind Ralf Rangnick cutting ties with Manchester United after the end of the 2021/22 season despite initially having a deal to remain as a consultant with the club.

Rangnick was appointed interim manager at Old Trafford in December 2021 after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked but was unable to improve results as the Red Devils finished 6th in the Premier League.

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According to a report via Sport Bible, Rangnick had to forego his two-year consultancy role with United following Erik Ten Hag’s refusal to work with him.

Rangnick had anticipated speaking with Ten Hag in person, but the Dutchman preferred a phone call, turning down a face-to-face meeting with the former RB Leipzig manager.

Erik ten Hag will begin his reign as Manchester United manager and the Dutch manager is expected to turn around the fortunes of the Red Devils, who have failed to win a single trophy in five seasons.

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The Red Devils have been told to choose between Antony or centre-back Lisandro Martínez if they are to raid Ajax for their top players The Peoples Person reports.

Manchester United are also in competition with other Premier League teams for the Ajax duo, but talks are not advanced with any other team yet.

Erik Ten Hag set to keep Harry Maguire at Manchester United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported embattled Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is set to remain at the club despite previous reports linking him with a move away.

Maguire has been on the receiving end of attacks and banter from football fans for questionable performances and his apparent 'inability' to lead the club.

There have been widespread calls to strip him of captaincy duties at the club. It is one of the issues that new manager Erik ten Hag will deal with as he continues to prepare for his first season in charge.