Pochettino remains Manchester United’s first choice to become permanent manager
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly considering allowing Mauricio Pochettino to leave the club to become Manchester United boss at the end of the season.
According to Goal.com, Pochettino is the first-choice candidate to take over at Old Trafford on a long-term basis after the deal to appoint Ralf Rangnick as an interim manager until the end of the season was completed.
Following the end of the season, Rangnick will move into a consultancy role, allowing United to attempt to try and get their number one target.
The Red Devils had originally made an attempt to appoint the former Tottenham Hotspur manager straight away after the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, however the French club maintained their stance that Pochettino would not leave mid-season.
‘If you ask me, I am happy at PSG’ – Mauricio Pochettino
‘The Argentine has also publicly stated himself that he is ‘happy’ at PSG and has no plans to leave anytime soon. During a press conference before PSG’s Champions League defeat to Manchester City, he said:
“I’m happy in Paris. I know the city well both as a player and a coach, I have always lived this type of situation.
“Things happen and it’s not my responsibility. What I’m going to say if you ask me is that I’m happy in Paris.”
On Monday morning, the expected news of Rangnick’s appointment was confirmed by Manchester United. The German will take over the interim reins from Michael Carrick for the remainder of the season.
“All my efforts for the next six months,” he stated, “will be on helping these players fulfil their potential, both individually and, most importantly, as a team. Beyond that, I look forward to supporting the club’s longer-term goals on a consultancy basis.”
Carrick took charge of the 2-0 win against Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday night and will now look to make it back-to-back wins and move to within three points of a top-four place.
Related links:
- Paul Merson questions Manchester United decision to appoint Ralf Rangnick
- Ralf Rangnick agrees deal to become interim manager at Manchester United
- PSG adamant Mauricio Pochettino will not leave for Man United before end of season
