Ralf Rangnick appointed Man Utd interim manager until end of the season

The interim manager of Manchester United is Ralf Rangnick.

The 63-year-old will remain at the club for at least two years in a consulting role after taking charge of the first team until June.

Last week, United reached an agreement with Lokomotiv Moscow for the release of their sports and development manager.

He will take over from Michael Carrick, who was in temporary charge of the team for the last two games.

If the work permit of Rangnick is not processed in time, then Carrick will remain in charge of the game.

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Following his appointment as a Manchester United player, Rangnick told the club's website that he was excited to be joining and focused on making this a successful season for the club.

The squad has a lot of talent and experience. All my efforts for the next six months will be on helping these players fulfill their potential, both individually and as a team.

I will be supporting the club's goals on a consulting basis.

Raf is one of the most respected coaches in European football, according to John Murtough, the football director at United.

He was our number one candidate for interim manager and he will bring a wealth of experience in management and coaching to the position.

"Everyone at the club is looking forward to working with him during the season ahead, and then for a further two years in his advisory role."

The new regime at United will include a small number of his own staff, while those who worked under Solskjaer will remain.

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Henry Winter of The Times thinks that Ralf Rangnick could have an impact on Manchester United.

The rise of the Red Bull group of clubs in Europe was overseen by Rangnick.

The German is credited with having influenced many people.

The high-pressing, all-out running style adopted to great fame by the current Liverpool boss is called the 'gegenpress' and was invented by Rangnick.

He was quickly identified as United's first choice to replace Solskjaer on an interim basis, as he was respected by senior figures at Old United for a number of years.

The impression was reinforced during talks with Murtough, Ed Woodward, and the technical director.

During his time at RB Leipzig, Murtough visited him and had a previous relationship with him.

Mauricio Pochettino is the first choice of United to be their permanent head coach, and they are also thinking about other candidates.

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Rooney thinks that Rangnick will bring stability.

Wayne Rooney, Manchester United's all-time leading scorer, believes that the team will challenge for trophies this season.

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Wayne Rooney said before the appointment was confirmed that he thought the German would give Manchester United a chance of winning a trophy this season, but added that he has a tough job on his hands.

Rooney said that he is highly respected in the game.

I don't mean in terms of his ability to come in and stamp his way of playing, his pressing if you like, and how he likes to work, but he has a tough job to do.

I am sure he will adapt to the players he has got and bring back some stability to the team, but also with a view of trying to win a trophy.

The Manchester United team is capable of winning a trophy this season and they have made the right appointment to give themselves the best chance.