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Manchester United: Ralf Rangnick to take over as new interim coach

Manchester United have been in search of a new manager to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and it appears as though they have found a temporary candidate in Ralf Rangnick, who willtake over until the end of the season.

Ralf Rangnick at Leipzig
© Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesRalf Rangnick at Leipzig

After the 4-1 defeat to Watford, Manchester United opted topart ways with Norwegian boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and with that, the search for a new manager started. It was Michael Carrick who led the squadtemporarily to a 2-0 victory over Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League, but as things stand, United will soon get a new manager.

It has now been revealed that the Old Trafford outfit will soon present their new coach, slightly surprisingfans who were expecting former Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane or current PSG ace Mauricio Pochettino.

However, neither one of them will arrive, at least not during this season, forthe Premier Leaguegiants have reached an agreement with Ralf Rangnick. Namely, a number of renowned, world-famous media have pointed out that the 63-year-old German strategisthas agreed to become a Manchester United interim coach on a six-month contract.

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Ralf Rangnick at Leipzig. (Karina Hessland/Getty Images)

Ralf Rangnick at Leipzig. (Karina Hessland/Getty Images)

British outlet The Athletic have announced that the experienced German coach, who is most credited for the success of RB Leipzig, will take over the Red Devilsuntil the end of the season. After that,the cooperation will be extended for another two years, but he will continue to work at the club as an advisor, not a head coach.

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The report adds that Rangnickis currently still waiting for a work permit to be able to work in England and is expected to sit on the Old Trafford benchfrom next weekend, in the derby against Arsenal. Thus,He will not lead the club against Chelsea on Sunday, November 28, as club legend Michael Carrick will still have the reins, just likeagainst Villarreal.

Rangnick had earlierparted ways with Lokomotiv Moscow, stepping down from the position ofHead of Sports and Development. He has previously worked for other German clubs likeSchalke, Stuttgart, Hannover, as well as Hoffenheim.

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