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Revealed that Manchester United’s timeline ended up “Rangnick”, aiming since before the Premier League defeat to Watford

On November 26, The Athletic reported that Manchester United are considering a 63-year-old German coach, Ralph Rangnick, as an option to take over as manager. The team has replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since following the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City at home in the derby on 6 November.

A week later, during the international break, “Red Devils” were asked by a mediator to investigate the possibility of Rangnik’s departure from the position of head of sport and development at Lokomotiv Moscow. in the highest league of Russia He just accepted the job on July 6 with a 3-year contract.

Subsequently, Manchester United contacted the title holder. “Professor” directly after the Premier League game that went down to Watford 1-4 on 20 November before sacking Solskjaer the next day. It was also discussed with director of football John Merteh, executive chairman Ed Woodward and managing director Richard Arnold.

Rangnick then arrived in England on November 23 for a one-on-one talk with the club’s executives at the club’s offices, this time with Manchester United’s chief negotiator, Matt Judge. Chat with Merteh, Woodward and Arnold.

Former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, now Manchester United’s technical director, was also involved in talks with Rangnick, with Fletcher, who that day traveled with the team in the offensive game. Went to Villarreal 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League group stage match 5 Group F discussed tactical and football philosophy with Rangnik via Zoom program (Zoom).

Until the morning of November 25, Rangnick accepted the job of interim manager of Manchester United on a short-term contract of 6 months before turning to the club’s advisor for another two years after the end of the season. Now it remains only to agree to part ways with Lokomotiv Moscow and wait for a work permit in the UK.

The source also said Rangnick will meet and assess Solskjaer’s former team, comprising assistant Michael Carrick, who will serve as coach until the game against Chelsea on Sunday, November 28. At least, Mike Phelan and Kieran McKenna, all three of whom should be given the opportunity to continue working for continuity. It brings in its own video analyst with a trusted right hand that “red devil” has no problem with these claims.

Ralph Rangnick is expected to start his career with Manchester United in their 14th Premier League match at home to Arsenal on Thursday December 2.