Man Utd news: Carlo Ancelotti appointment called into question as Sir Alex Ferguson backs

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson is said to have nominated Carlo Ancelotti as the club’s next manager, but the appointment could go against Ralf Rangnick’s wishes.

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Man UTD boss Ralf Rangnick after Watford draw

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Carlo Ancelotti significantly as Manchester United weigh their options for the club’s next permanent manager position.

The Reds have appointed Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis until the end of the season, when the German is expected to move into a consulting role with the club, following his sacking. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer early this season.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino remains the club’s preferred choice, although they could appoint Ancelotti if new United CEO Richard Arnold decides to heed Sir Alex’s advice. .

This could be the second time Sir Alex has meddled in the club’s managerial appointments following David Moyes’ unsuccessful stint in charge following the retirement of the United legend.

The report comes as the total amount of compensation paid to the Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson left has been revealed.

This is Mirror Football’s latest Manchester United titles.

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Total amount of compensation revealed

The total amount of compensation paid to Manchester United’s head coach since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure has been revealed.

After United legend Sir Alex retired in 2013, the club hired David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the manager’s hot seat.

Solskjaer’s departure in November comes despite the Norwegian player’s contract remaining until the end of the 2023/24 season.

He is just the latest departure to help bring United back financially, and the total amount the club have provided since 2013 could provide a rather useful addition to the playing squad. of the club.

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Ancelotti joins the management race

Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti is said to have entered the race to become the next Manchester United manager on the recommendation of Sir Alex Ferguson.

United director of football John Murtough is said to have approached the United legend for his advice amid the search for the club’s next regular manager, who is believed to have brought Ancelotti’s name on the mixed list.

Ferguson is also said to be very interested in PSG coach Pochettino, however, the Argentine is still said to be the club’s number one choice.

But it is increasingly suggested that the club may have found a backup plan should they fail to sign the Argentinian.

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Sir Alex’s Intervention

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson, the club’s intervention in the hunt for their next boss appears to go against Ralf Rangnick’s wishes.

Rangnick has been given a temporary stint at the club until the end of the season, when he will take up an advisory role at Old Trafford, and is also believed to be part of the team working on the Reds’ next appointment.

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag tops the club’s five-man shortlist but Sir Alex’s offer made Carlo Ancelotti consider.

But if the club choose to follow Sir Alex’s advice, it looks set to go directly against Ralf Rangnick’s past comments.

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