Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui has ruled himself out of the running for the Manchester United job as Old Trafford chiefs continue their interview process for the club’s next manager.
Lopetegui has been under consideration at United as the possible long-term replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who left the club last November with Ralf Rangnick filling the position until the end of the current campaign. However, Lopetegui – whose Sevilla side defeated the Red Devils in the Europa League semi-finals in 2020 – has committed his future beyond this season to the Andalusian side.
Spain boss Luis Enrique is another outsider who has emerged as a major contender to be appointed at United, where his work is said to be highly appreciated but whose commitment to coaching Spain at this year’s World Cup makes any approach fraught with complication. Ajax boss Erik ten Hag is said to be a leading candidate for the role. Ten Hag, 52, met with United bosses last week to talk about becoming their new manager.
