What has been talked about in numerous European media for days has now become official as Ralph Rangnick sat on the Manchester United bench!
It was known that the German would be on the bench of the European giant only until the summer, which was confirmed by the club’s management in an official statement, after which he would have the role of a consultant for another two years, according to the contract.
- Ralph is one of the most respected coaches and the biggest innovators in European football. He was our number one candidate for interim coach because of the leadership and technical skills he possesses. But also because of almost four decades of experience in management and coaching. Everyone in the club can’t wait to start cooperating with him. First as a coach until the end of the season, and then as an advisor for the next two years – said United’s director of football, John Murtough.
After Lokomotiv Moscow, this is certainly great progress and a leap in the career of the German expert who does not hide that he is excited about coming to England.
- I am excited to have come to a club like Manchester United and I am focused on achieving a successful season. This team is full of talent and has a great balance of youth and experience. All my efforts in the next six months will be directed towards the players to reach their full potential. Individually and especially as a team. In addition, I am looking forward to supporting the club in long-term projects from the role of advisor – Rangnick pointed out.
As he has previously stayed at clubs such as Hoffenheim, Salzburg and Leipzig, it is clear that Rangnick will face the most difficult task and the greatest possible pressure that he has not faced so far.
It is still unknown when the German could sit on the bench of the famous club, considering that a work permit is still pending for him.
It is possible that he will be on the bench on Thursday for the duel with Arsenal, but it seems more realistic that Michael Carrick is still leading that game, and that we will see Rangnick in a new role for the weekend.
By the way, numerous English media this morning report that the German already has an influence on the club and the football players, since allegedly he was the one who chose the starting lineup for the match with Chelsea.
This claim is supported by the fact that Darren Fletcher communicated with someone through headphones during the entire game. The English media are convinced that it was Rangnick.
And that his era has actually already begun…
