May 8th 2024.
It seems that Thomas Tuchel is eager to make his way back to England. After a disappointing second season with Erik ten Hag at the helm, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has one main concern about replacing him with Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel. It looks like the club is leaning towards letting go of Ten Hag at the end of the season.
According to sources, INEOS, the majority stakeholder of the club, would have preferred to stick with Ten Hag. However, his reputation has taken a hit since INEOS acquired their stake in January. This has put Ratcliffe and INEOS in a tough position to make a decision about Ten Hag's future with the club. With United facing the possibility of not qualifying for Europe next season, a change in leadership seems inevitable.
Despite the limited options on the market, Tuchel is considered the top candidate for the job. With a Champions League win under his belt during his time with Chelsea, it is believed that Tuchel is eager to return to England after agreeing to leave Bayern at the end of the season. Talks have already taken place with his representatives, solidifying his position as the leading contender for the job.
However, it seems that United are hesitant about Tuchel's "abrasive" nature. The German manager has had clashes with the hierarchy at Bayern, leading to his departure from PSG on Christmas Eve and leaving Dortmund in a tense situation. Even at Chelsea, he was let go shortly after Todd Boehly became the owner due to disagreements with the board.
With Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford heavily focused on changing the club's environment and culture, they are looking for a coach who shares their vision. There have been accusations that Tuchel demands new players instead of working on improving the individuals he doesn't want at the club. This approach may not align with the direction that Ratcliffe and Brailsford want to take the club in.
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