Coming live from Old Trafford, Man Utd: Sir Jim Ratcliffe chooses his replacement for Ten Hag. Man Utd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe succeeded in his attempts to convince Zinedine Zidane to succeed Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager. According to Reports, Ratcliffe dreams of bring Zidane to Old Trafford and sees him as the perfect candidate to replace the struggling Ten Hag. He said “There’s is a big update coming soon don’t want to Rush things but one of my major concern is about to be accomplished. We will be seeing zidane sooner than expected”. Ten Hag to be sacked as zidane wants to work with sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, part-owner of Manchester United, is reportedly struggling to convince Zinedine Zidane to replace Erik ten Hag as the club’s manager. Ratcliffe views Zidane as the ideal candidate to take charge at Old Trafford, especially as Ten Hag faces challenges with the team’s current form.
According to the Daily Mirror, Ratcliffe’s ambition is to bring Zidane to Manchester United, believing the French football icon could rejuvenate the club’s fortunes. Zidane, who has been out of management since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021, has always expressed a desire to manage the French national team. However, with Didier Deschamps still in charge of France, Zidane’s aspirations remain on hold.
Ratcliffe has made efforts to sway Zidane into considering a move to United, but the legendary former player, who has had successful stints with Real Madrid and Juventus, remains hesitant. Zidane has previously mentioned his concerns about managing in England, particularly due to the language barrier. In an interview with L’Equipe, Zidane explained, “Would I want to go to Manchester United? I understand English, but I am not completely fluent. I know some coaches manage without speaking the language, but I have a different approach. There are many elements needed to succeed, and it’s about understanding the full context. I know what’s required to win.”
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag finds himself under mounting pressure after a disappointing start to the new Premier League season. Manchester United has secured only three points from their first three matches and recently suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool. This poor run of form has intensified speculation that Ten Hag’s days at the club might be numbered, with bookmakers strongly predicting he could be the next Premier League manager to lose his job.
Following the humiliating defeat to Liverpool, Ten Hag’s odds of being sacked have significantly dropped, making him the leading candidate among Premier League managers to be dismissed. Despite Manchester United’s underwhelming 2023-24 season, during which they finished eighth in the Premier League and exited the Champions League early, the club chose to keep Ten Hag for the time being after an internal review. However, this decision now appears to be only a brief respite, as many believe his tenure at Old Trafford is nearing its end.
Several high-profile names have been rumored as potential replacements for Ten Hag, including Gareth Southgate, former England manager, and Thomas Tuchel, ex-Chelsea boss. However, despite Ratcliffe’s interest, Zidane seems unlikely to take on the role at United, making it clear that securing the right successor to Ten Hag will be a tough challenge for the club.
