“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 manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly in the frame for a swift return to management, with Serie A club Roma considering him for their vacant managerial position. The Italian side is grappling with instability, having recently parted ways with Ivan Juric following a 3-2 home loss to Bologna. This marks Roma’s second managerial dismissal this season, with Daniele De Rossi also shown the door earlier after an eight-month stint. De Rossi had succeeded Jose Mourinho, reflecting a turbulent period for the club.
Currently sitting 12th in the Serie A standings, Roma’s owners, the Friedkin Group, are eager to bring in a coach capable of stabilizing the team. Reports from Il Messaggero indicate that Ten Hag is among the leading contenders. Other names linked to the role include Graham Potter, Frank Lampard, Borussia Dortmund’s Edin Terzic, and Rudi Garcia, who previously managed Roma from 2013 to 2016.
The timing of the November international break offers a window for a new coach to assess the squad and establish a strategy before the league resumes. However, it remains uncertain if Ten Hag, dismissed by Manchester United last month, is ready to take on such a demanding challenge so soon after his exit from Old Trafford.
Since his departure, Manchester United has experienced a period of transition under interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, who secured three wins and a draw in four matches. The club has since appointed Ruben Amorim from Sporting Lisbon as their permanent manager.
For Ten Hag, the opportunity at Roma presents both a challenge and a chance to rebuild his reputation after a challenging period with United. His tactical expertise and achievements at Ajax suggest he could bring much-needed structure and vision to a struggling Roma side. However, jumping into another high-pressure role might not align with his plans if he prefers to take a break and reflect on his next move.
Roma’s wide-ranging search for stability underscores the scale of the task ahead. If Ten Hag takes on the job, it would demonstrate his confidence in his ability to guide the club out of its current predicament. Whether he is the right man for the job or should wait for a less turbulent opportunity remains to be seen.
