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Erik Ten Hag's reign as Manchester United boss might be coming to an end
Amid growing uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United, reports from Turkish media suggest that the club’s directors have already held talks with Italian manager Vincenzo Montella.
Montella, currently the head coach of Turkey’s national team, is emerging as a leading candidate to potentially replace Ten Hag at Old Trafford, especially after another target, Thomas Tuchel, was given the Three Lions job.
Montella reportedly in contention for Manchester United job
According to a report from Turkish outlet A Spor, the former Serie A striker has caught the attention of Manchester United's decision-makers as they explore options in case they decide to end ten Hag's tenure.
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The club’s directors reportedly met with Montella, feeding rumours that the Red Devils may be planning for a managerial change sooner rather than later.
Known for his time as a prolific striker with AS Roma, Montella has managed several Serie A clubs, including Roma, Sampdoria, and Fiorentina, where he helped develop players like Mohamed Salah during the Egyptian's early days in Italian football.
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Montella’s current role as Turkey's national team coach has further elevated his reputation. Since taking over in October 2023, he has led the Turkish side to an impressive nine wins in 17 matches, helping them reach the Euro 2024 quarterfinals and maintain strong form in the UEFA Nations League.
Ten Hag's uncertain future
Erik ten Hag has been under mounting pressure following Manchester United’s inconsistent performances in the Premier League this season.
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Although the Dutchman has repeatedly pointed to his FA Cup and EFL Cup triumphs in the past seasons, recent results have put his future in jeopardy, with the Red Devils currently 14th in the Premier League table.
Following the removal of Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson from his ambassadorial role, former Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand suggested that the move could be a warning sign to ten Hag and the reported meeting with Montella would have done nothing to quell those fears.
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