Former Bundesliga coach Ralf Rangnick will not be working as a consultant at Manchester United in addition to his new job as coach of the Austrian national soccer team. one has in “decided by mutual agreement that the consultant contract does not come into force”, said the 63-year-old on Sunday at his inaugural press conference. “I can and will concentrate fully on the task here in the coming days, weeks and months.”
Rangnick coached United from the beginning of December until the end of last season, but only qualified for the Europa League with the traditional English club. His successor at United is Dutchman Erik ten Hag. So far, it was planned that Rangnick, who follows Franco Foda in Austria, will remain with the club at least as an advisor.
Criticism of double role
The double function was criticized in Austria and England. “Where’s the priority?”, asked former United man Gary Neville. The German record national player Lothar Matthäus was also critical. “Even Ralf Rangnick, whom I value as a specialist, should concentrate on one job.”