Ralf Rangnick could reject Man Utd role in the summer to manage international team instead

RALF RANGNICK could snub a consultancy role at Manchester United in the summer, according to reports. The 63-year-old had been expected to transition from interim boss into an advisory position when Erik ten Hag takes over. But now Rangnick is said to be ready to turn his back on the Red Devils and take over […]

RALF RANGNICK could snub a consultancy role at Manchester United in the summer, according to reports.

The 63-year-old had been expected to transition from interim boss into an advisory position when Erik ten Hag takes over.

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But now Rangnick is said to be ready to turn his back on the Red Devils and take over as manager of Austria, according to Austrian outlet Kurier.

He is claimed to have agreed to an offer from the Austrian FA, and a formal announcement could be made as early as Friday.

Rangnick was appointed interim gaffer at Manchester United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was axed – with a view to a two-year spell as an advisor at the end of the campaign.

Now though reports suggest he is eager to continue on as a manager.

The Austrian FA were forced to deny earlier this month that they were in talks with Rangnick over the role of national team head coach.

A statement said: “Clarification: There was no meeting between OFB sports director Peter Schottel and Ralf Rangnick, coach of Man Utd.”

But Austrian reports today claim he has already agreed a deal to be manager.

Rangnick hinted last week that a consultancy role under Ten Hag was not guaranteed.

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He said: “We have an agreement on that consultancy role, but in the end, it’s not a question of what has been written on paper or what has been agreed upon, it’s about what will really happen in everyday life, and in everyday’s business.”

Rangnick still has four games left in charge at the Red Devils – starting with tonight’s clash against Chelsea.

The Red Devils then finish off the campaign with fixtures against Brentford, Brighton and Crystal Palace.