With Erik ten Hag now officially the next permanent manager of Manchester United, Ralf Rangnick, who has been serving as interim, will move into a consultancy role. He will be juggling this job with national management, as the German has accepted the role as manager of Austria until 2024.
In an official statement, Rangnick said: “I will take over as national team manager of Austria at the end of the season but will continue my consultancy with [Manchester] United. I’m really looking forward to playing my part in helping United become a real force again.”
Many fans have been left panicking that the German's new role with the Austrian national team would impact his work with United. However, it is expected that Rangnick will still play a big role in United's recruitment.