The experiment has finally reached its inevitable conclusion. Manchester United have announced that Ralf Rangnick will not be taking up his consultancy role from 2022-23. The news was not a big surprise, given the buildup to it.
Incoming manager Erik ten Hag seemed less than enthused in having a consultant in terms of transfers and running of the team.
Ralf Rangnick announces that he will not be staying on at United as a consultant.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 29, 2022
Moreover, Rangnick had already taken up the managerial role with the Austrian national team.
None, as it turns out, with the club entrusting the full responsibility of players to the new manager and his coaching staff. So, what was the whole ‘Ralf Rangnick era?’ In short, unnecessary. In more words…
Official. Ralf Rangnick has been appointed as new Austria coach until 2024. 🇦🇹🤝 #MUFC
“I will take over as national team manager of Austria at the end of the season but will continue consultancy with Man United. I’m looking forward to helping United become a real force again”. pic.twitter.com/XGGYF8Utla
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 29, 2022
What was the rationale?
When Manchester United sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, they were in dire straits. They had lost four of their previous five games, with the last one coming to now-relegated Watford.
The favorite candidate to replace him seemed to be former Chelsea and Inter boss Antonio Conte. Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino were also possibilities, though neither was likely to come mid-season.
Official. Ralf Rangnick has been appointed as new Manchester United manager. 🔴 #MUFC
“Following this period, Ralf and the club have agreed that he will continue in a consultancy role for a further two years”, club statement confirms. pic.twitter.com/m0YhW6PfL2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 29, 2021
Therefore, it would have made sense to focus on Conte or promote an assistant…
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