“I don’t like what they are passing through at the club. They are my boys and I love them. They will join me at my new club by January if the club’s puts them for sale”-Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho after he landed a New Job as he plans to sign both of them back to his new club during transfer window in January
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag might not be away from the dugout for long, as reports indicate he is being considered for the vacant managerial position at Serie A club Roma. The Italian side is navigating a turbulent season, having parted ways with Ivan Juric following a 3-2 home loss to Bologna on Sunday. Juric’s dismissal is the second managerial shakeup at Roma this season, with Daniele De Rossi also shown the door after an eight-month stint that followed Jose Mourinho’s departure.
Roma’s struggles are evident, as the team currently sits 12th in the Serie A standings. The club’s American owners, the Friedkin Group, are said to be urgently seeking a capable leader to bring stability. According to Italian outlet Il Messaggero, Ten Hag is among the top contenders being considered. Other names reportedly on Roma’s radar include Graham Potter, Frank Lampard, Edin Terzic, and Rudi Garcia. Garcia, a former Roma manager, is remembered for his time at the helm between 2013 and 2016 and has since led teams like Marseille, Lyon, and Napoli.
The ongoing November international break could provide a window for the club to finalize their choice, offering any new manager the opportunity to assess the squad and instill their philosophy ahead of the league’s resumption. For Ten Hag, however, the timing may be less than ideal. After being dismissed by Manchester United last month, he might choose to reflect on his next career move rather than dive headfirst into another high-pressure role.
Since Ten Hag’s exit, Manchester United has undergone significant changes, with interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy overseeing an unbeaten run before Ruben Amorim was appointed as the club’s permanent manager. Van Nistelrooy subsequently stepped aside, marking the end of an eventful transitional phase.
For Roma, bringing in Ten Hag would signal a desire to adopt a more structured, tactical approach under a manager renowned for his success at Ajax. His proven ability to implement a clear footballing philosophy could help the club regain stability and competitiveness in both domestic and European competitions. Still, the challenges are significant, and it remains uncertain if the Dutchman will be tempted to accept the role or wait for a less turbulent opportunity. The coming days will reveal whether the allure of Serie A and the chance to rebuild Roma is enough to entice Ten Hag back into management.
