Thomas Tuchel makes decision on replacing Erik ten Hag at Man Utd after holding talks with Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Posted Monday, June 10, 2024 by Goal.com

Thomas Tuchel has decided against replacing Erik ten Hag at Manchester United following talks with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

WHAT HAPPENED?
Tuchel has decided not to replace Ten Hag at Manchester United following his exit from Bayern Munich as he wants to take break from coaching, according to Fabrizio Romano. The German did hold talks with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco about the job at Old Trafford but will not be making the move to Manchester this summer.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ten Hag's future as manager remains uncertain after a disappointing Premier League season. The Red Devils finished the campaign down in eighth place in the table but then went on to win the FA Cup by beating Manchester City 2-1 in the final. Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo secured an impressive victory but it still remains to be seen if Ten Hag will continue for another season.

WHAT ROMANO SAID
The transfer guru posted on X: "Thomas Tuchel NOT planning to take Man United job, he wants to take a break not coaching any club this summer. Tuchel currently decided not to continue in talks with United after meeting in the recent weeks. United, deciding on Erik ten Hag future soon."

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?
Manchester United are expected to make a decision on Ten Hag's future this week. The Dutch manager issued a defiant response to suggestions he could be sacked after lifting the FA Cup, with the Red Devils also having been linked with England boss Gareth Southgate and former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.