After 14 months in charge, Ruben Amorim was fired as Manchester United manager, causing rumors about his replacement at Old Trafford.
Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher has been appointed interim manager, according to reports that the club is interested in appointing a caretaker manager for the duration of the season.
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As United searches for their seventh permanent manager since Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013, here are some potential appointments.
Oliver Glasner
By winning the FA Cup last year, Oliver Glasner helped Crystal Palace win their first major trophy.
The 51-year-old Austrian has been linked with a number of clubs since his Palace contract expires at the end of the current season.
Similar to Amorim, Glasner has frequently deployed wingbacks in a three-man defense at Palace, but he previously told Sky Sports that 4-4-2 is his preferred formation.
Enzo Maresca
Enzo Maresca and Chelsea parted ways last week after a disagreement with the organization’s leadership.
In his first season at Stamford Bridge, the 45-year-old Italian won the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup. Should Pep Guardiola leave, he has been linked with a job at Manchester City.
Gareth Southgate
Gareth Southgate, 55, has previously been linked with the United job and is reportedly admired by the Old Trafford hierarchy.
However, it’s not clear whether the former Middlesbrough manager, who resigned from England duty after Euro 2024, would favor a return to the club.
Unai Emery
Since taking over at Aston Villa three years ago, Unai Emery has transformed the company’s fortunes.
The 54-year-old Spaniard led a successful Champions League campaign last year, and his team are now fiercely defending their title from Manchester City and Arsenal.
Darren Fletcher
Could Darren Fletcher, 41, apply for the full-time position at United if he hits the ground running in his interim capacity?
The former Red Devils midfielder has a sizable chance of impressing despite never leading a senior team.
He might hope to emulate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, his former teammate, who was successful as a caretaker boss after impressing.
Thomas Tuchel
To win the World Cup with England in the latter part of the year is Thomas Tuchel’s current task at the moment.
The 52-year-old German has made hints that he is willing to extend his stay, but the former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich boss may find the Old Trafford hotseat attractive.
Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino’s departure from Tottenham, PSG, and Chelsea has previously been linked with Manchester United.
The 53-year-old Argentine is currently in charge of the US national team, which means he might be able to step in after the World Cup.
Andoni Iraola
Andoni Iraola, 43, has impressed since taking over Bournemouth in 2023, posting club-record Premier League points totals in his first two seasons.
His three victories at Old Trafford as Bournemouth manager included a dramatic 4-4 draw last month and two 3-0 victories.
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