Man Utd Position On Zinedine Zidane As Potential Replacement For Erik ten Hag After Private Talks

Jean-Claude Blanc, the chief executive officer of sport at Ineos, and Zinedine Zidane have held discussions, although Manchester United has not yet decided whether or not to alter their management.

With 18 months remaining on his current contract, Erik ten Hag has been in his position since the summer of 2022; nonetheless, the Dutchman has so far presided over a lackluster campaign. Following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 27.7% share in the club, scrutiny of his role has grown.

Now in charge of sporting operations at Old Trafford, the petrochemicals millionaire and his group will ultimately determine Ten Hag’s fate. Although Zidane, a former Real Madrid player, has been mentioned as a possible replacement, nothing has been decided.

Zidane is regarded highly, but there are no immediate intentions to have him take Ten Hag’s spot in the summer. Even yet, the former Ajax Boss is still under pressure ahead of Sunday’s eagerly awaited Manchester derby.

Ratcliffe and his group are assessing the circumstances and might decide at the end of the season. Ten Hag’s future is anticipated to be greatly influenced by his capacity to lead Manchester United to a top-four result in order to guarantee Champions League play for the upcoming campaign.

When questioned about his long-term future in recent weeks, Ten Hag has been evasive. He acknowledged that there have been no discussions about a new agreement with Ineos, who have not indicated that they would support their current manager. [CONTINUE READING HERE]