confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, ” Manchester United are reportedly reached an agreement and ready to unveil a UEFA Champions League-winning manager as their new head coach, in what is being described as a “bold” decision. He is highly-regarded in the football world, and is believed to be the perfect fit for the Red Devils. It is thought that the announcement of the new coach will be made in the coming days, and Man Utd fans are excited by the news. Manchester United Ready to Unveil UEFA Champions League-Winning Manager as New Head Coach – Bold Decision Taken”
A unexpected new candidate has surfaced as a possible alternative for Erik ten Hag, the troubled Manchester United manager. Thiago Motta, who has led Bologna to a Champions League slot in Serie A this season, finds himself in the spotlight. Despite facing better experienced teams such as Roma and Napoli, Motta’s Bologna leads comfortably with 51 points. Joshua Zirkzee and captain Lewis Ferguson have piqued the interest of larger teams due to their outstanding performances in the Italian league.
Zirkzee, the team’s highest scorer at 22 years old, has a buyback option from Bayern Munich, and reports suggest that Bayern may use it this summer. Ferguson, on the other hand, has previously been linked to Juventus and Napoli, and recent rumours have fueled those thoughts.
Motta, a 41-year-old former Italian international midfielder born in Brazil, played for Barcelona, Inter, and PSG before moving on to coach Genoa, Spezia, and now Bologna.
According to sources, Motta’s name has come up as a candidate for management posts at numerous big teams, including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan, and now Manchester United.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team have reportedly discussed Motta’s emergence as a contender for the Manchester United managerial position internally at Old Trafford. Ratcliffe, who bought a 27.7% share in the club last December, has been actively reorganising the football department. Notable additions include Omar Berrada as CEO, Sir David Brailsford entering the ranks, and Dan Ashworth as the new sporting director, who will be announced shortly. This restructure has raised concerns about Erik ten Hag, who was appointed under the previous regime.
Despite ten Hag’s outstanding win ratio and leading the team back to the Champions League last season while also winning the Carabao Cup, the current season has been underwhelming. Manchester United’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League are limited, as the club has endured 11 league defeats in 27 games, including a recent crushing defeat to City.
Ten Hag has also faced criticism for his transfer decisions, with players such as Antony, Andre Onana, and Sofyan Amrabat failing to make an impact. Furthermore, there have been allegations of conflict between ten Hag and Jadon Sancho, a £73 million asset on loan at Borussia Dortmund.
As a result, speculation has centred on potential replacements for ten Hag, including Graham Potter, who knows Ashworth from their time at Brighton, and Inter’s Simone Inzaghi. Zinedine Zidane is another an intriguing prospect, though his availability is unknown.
Motta is an unconventional option, but his success in the Italian league this season has drawn notice. Manchester United are unlikely to split ways with ten Hag before the conclusion of the season, especially because the club is still in contention for European football. However, his future with the club will definitely be scrutinised at the end of the season.
