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Luis Enrique now wants to join Man United after deciding to leave PSG
Manchester United‘s managerial search is continuing after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal earlier this month, and a surprise name has now emerged into contention for the permanent job.
The Portuguese lasted just 14 months at Old Trafford before INEOS decided his tenure had run its course, with a breakdown in relations proving the final straw for the club’s hierarchy.
Darren Fletcher has taken temporary charge of first-team affairs while director of football Jason Wilcox leads extensive talks over the next permanent appointment.
The former Scotland international will oversee United’s FA Cup clash at Brighton this weekend after taking charge of the draw at Burnley on Wednesday, providing some stability during a period of significant uncertainty at the club.
The Red Devils face a pivotal decision about whether to appoint someone immediately or wait until summer when a wider pool of candidates becomes available.
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It would be an arguable statement appointment.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Michael Carrick and Fletcher himself have all apparently expressed interest in taking the role on an interim basis if United decide to wait until later this year to appoint a permanent new boss.
Amorim recorded a win ratio of just 32 percent during his time in charge, the worst of any permanent United manager in the Premier League era, according to statistics from Opta.
His tenure also saw the worst goals conceded per game ratio of any United boss at 1.53, not to mention the lowest clean sheet rate of just 15 per cent.
Speculation has intensified around several high-profile managers who could be available for the permanent job.
Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca remains keen on the position after his own dismissal from Stamford Bridge on New Year’s Day, while Sir Gareth Southgate continues to attract admiration from co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe despite mixed opinions among supporters (TEAMtalk).
Roberto De Zerbi is also putting his name forward behind-the-scenes too, according to recent reports. The Marseille boss is said to be actively interested in the United job and would be willing to leave France if an opportunity materializes in the coming months.
Now, a new name has come to light in the race for the Old Trafford hot seat, and it is a big one.
Luis Enrique wants to join Man United after ‘deciding to leave’ PSG
According to a surprise report from Defensa in Spain, PSG boss Luis Enrique has made the decision to leave Paris at the end of the current campaign.
The 55-year-old is apparently eager to embark on a fresh adventure in the Premier League, and specifically wishes to join Man United to help steady the ship in what is a bold new challenge.
Enrique’s desire is now to begin a new project with United, identifying the club as his preferred destination when he departs the Parc des Princes this summer.
The elite tactician brings considerable pedigree, and following this bold report, his appointment would be both a shock and major coup for INEOS.
The former Barcelona boss won the Champions League during his time at the Camp Nou and has demonstrated his tactical acumen across spells with Roma, Celta Vigo and the Spanish national team before taking charge at PSG in 2023.
His experience managing elite players and handling the pressures associated with massive clubs makes him a golden candidate for United’s hierarchy, with Enrique fresh off an historic treble win at PSG last season.
Enrique has worked with some of world football’s biggest names and understands the demands placed on managers operating at the highest level of the game.
His work in the French capital has been lavished with praise, and former United midfielder Owen Hargreaves said last year that Enrique is the real ‘star’ of PSG — even above the plethora of massive names in his squad.
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They’ve made a bold move for the summer.
