October 7th 2024.
Manchester United has set their sights on Thomas Tuchel as their potential new manager. The pressure on current manager Erik ten Hag is mounting after a difficult start to the season. Despite their worst ever Premier League season last year, Ten Hag was given the support of the club after leading them to an unexpected FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
However, it was no secret that United had been considering other managerial options at the start of the summer. And with the Dutchman struggling to turn things around this season, it seems like his time at Old Trafford may be coming to an end. Names like Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter, and Massimiliano Allegri have been linked as potential replacements for Ten Hag. But according to the Manchester Evening News, former Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has emerged as the top candidate.
Tuchel has been without a job since his departure from Bayern Munich at the end of last season. This makes him an immediate and attractive option for United's hierarchy, who have scheduled a meeting in London today. It's been reported that Tuchel has even held discussions with United's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe earlier this year about taking over at the famous Theatre of Dreams.
Tuchel has an impressive managerial career, starting with Augsburg II and going on to lead teams like Mainz, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain before his most recent stint at Chelsea. During his time at the London club, he won three major trophies, including the coveted Champions League in 2021.
In regards to his departure from Bayern Munich, Tuchel said, "We took this position, the initiative came from the club, and so it is and I'm fine with it. I don't need it for the extra percentage of competitiveness because I'm always up for a win, I'm always thinking how to improve the squad or how to improve myself in coaching. We go all in."
But Tuchel's availability and success at Chelsea may not be the only reasons why he's at the top of United's list. It's been reported that he has a good relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who was in attendance at United's recent match against Aston Villa alongside Sir Dave Brailsford. In fact, in the aftermath of that game, Ten Hag reassured the media that he still had the support of the United board and spoke about their open and continual communication.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag's future at United, Tuchel remains focused on his current job at Chelsea. But with the possibility of an offer from the Red Devils, he said, "Maybe I'm on holiday no matter what, let's see, let's see." It's safe to say that Tuchel's name will continue to be a topic of discussion in the coming weeks as United looks to make a decision on their next manager.
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