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Rangnick takes Austria job on two-year deal but will stay at Manchester United

Ralf Rangnick, pictured after Manchester United’s draw with Chelsea, said he can ‘definitely confirm’ he will be at the club as a consultant.
Ralf Rangnick, pictured after Manchester United’s draw with Chelsea, said he can ‘definitely confirm’ he will be at the club as a consultant. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images

Ralf Rangnick has been confirmed as Austria’s head coach on a two-year contract but will continue as a consultant to Manchester United from the summer.

The 63-year-old’s appointment was confirmed on Friday and he will have his Austria deal extended by two years if the team qualify for Euro 2024. He starts that role at the end of May, once his period as United’s interim manager is over.

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