Carlo Ancelotti ’emerges as a surprise contender to become Manchester United’s new manager this summer’ with Sir Alex Ferguson ‘recommending the Real Madrid boss should a move for top target Mauricio Pochettino fail’
- Manchester United are considering Carlo Ancelotti as their next manager
- Real Madrid boss seen as a back-up plan if United can’t get Mauricio Pochettino
- Ancelotti has a close relationship with legendary ex-manager Sir Alex Ferguson
- United are also considering Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag this summer
Manchester United are considering Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti as a surprise short-term backup option.
United are eager to make a long-term appointment in the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax’s Erik Ten Hag among their preferred candidates.
However, as reported by ESPN, United have a contingency plan which would involve attempting to bring in Ancelotti.
Carlo Ancelotti has emerged as a surprise short-term candidate to manage Manchester United
Real Madrid boss Ancelotti has a close relationship with the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson
Ancelotti has a close relationship with legendary former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, with the has been giving advice to the club’s new CEO Richard Arnold.
Real Madrid are currently six points clear at the top of LaLiga, and Ancelotti possesses extensive coaching experience.
The 62-year-old has previously coached in England with Chelsea (with whom he won the Premier League and the FA Cup) and Everton.
Ancelotti has won the Champions League on three occasions – twice with AC Milan and once with Real Madrid.
United will consider bringing in Ancelotti if they are unable to appoint Mauricio Pochettino
Ajax boss Erik Ten Hag is also under consideration for the managerial position at United
Ralf Rangnick was placed in interim charge following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November, but United have continued to struggle for consistency.
They face a major battle to secure a top four finish in the Premier League, while they are level at 1-1 with Atletico Madrid following the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.
Rangnick hasn’t ruled out the possibility of becoming United manager on a permanent basis, but it seems more likely that the club will look to bring in a different manager.
There have been suggestions that Pochettino could replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag reportedly has concerns regarding the set-up at United and how it differs from the structure he is used to at Ajax.
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