Reports indicate that Thomas Tuchel has turned down the chance to become the manager of Manchester United after a discussion with Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Erik ten Hag’s future with Manchester United remains uncertain as INEOS assesses his performance over the past two seasons to determine whether he should continue his tenure at Old Trafford.
Manchester United’s disappointing performances have resulted in an early exit from the Champions League and a finish in eighth place in the Premier League standings. Despite these challenges, a victory in the FA Cup final against Manchester City has provided ten Hag with some hope of retaining his position.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team are undertaking a thorough ‘season review’ of the club, which will culminate in a decision regarding ten Hag’s future. Nevertheless, the media has highlighted that there is no fixed deadline for this decision.
According to Fabrizio Romano, former Bayern Munich manager Tuchel is not considering the United job at this time, as he plans to take a break following his departure from Bavaria this summer. Tuchel opted to end discussions with Manchester United after recent meetings. German journalist Christian Falk disclosed that Ratcliffe had met with Tuchel in person earlier on Sunday.
During these discussions, Tuchel reportedly cited the resurgence of Antonio Rüdiger at Chelsea. Rüdiger regained top form and recently won the Champions League with Real Madrid. Over the past three months, several names have been frequently mentioned in connection with the Manchester United managerial position. These include England manager Gareth Southgate, former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, and Brentford’s Thomas Frank.
The decision regarding the next manager of Manchester United remains a topic of significant speculation and interest. The club’s management, fans, and the broader football community are all keenly observing the developments as the situation unfolds.