June 9th 2024.
It's been a hot topic among football fans - who will be the next manager of Manchester United? One name that keeps popping up is Thomas Tuchel. Apparently, he's met with the part-owner of the club, Jim Ratcliffe, to discuss the possibility of taking over as manager. And it seems he came prepared, laying out his plans for the role during the meeting.
But for now, Erik ten Hag remains the manager of the Red Devils after a stunning victory in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. It was definitely the highlight of an otherwise disappointing season, with the team finishing eighth in the Premier League and at the bottom of their Champions League group. It's no wonder Ratcliffe is considering the future of the current manager. And Tuchel seems to be in the running, especially after leaving his post as Bayern Munich manager at the end of the season.
According to German publication BILD, a meeting between Ratcliffe and Tuchel took place last Tuesday in Monaco. It was almost like a pitch from the former Chelsea boss, where he presented his plans for the team if he were to take over from Ten Hag. This included his strategies for getting the best out of players like Jadon Sancho and Mason Mount, who have been underperforming.
Speaking of Sancho, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, Tuchel sees potential in the young winger and wants to give him a chance to shine at Old Trafford. As for Mount, who joined Manchester United in a £60m deal last summer, Tuchel hopes to turn things around for him after a forgettable first season with the Red Devils.
During the meeting, Tuchel even used Antonio Rudiger as an example of a player he was able to bring out the best in during his time at Chelsea. The German defender, who won the Champions League under Tuchel, has since moved on to be a key player for Real Madrid, winning both La Liga and the Champions League this season.
As for Ten Hag, he still has one year left on his contract with Manchester United. But with the season over, he's gone on holiday without knowing whether he'll still be in charge for the upcoming campaign or not. It's a waiting game for now, but fans can expect more news and updates as the team prepares for the next season.
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