La Liga boss ‘instantly rejects’ Man Utd offer to replace Ten Hag as he refuses to ‘betray’ Man City

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Published on 2024-04-24 15:03:21

Girona manager Michel has reportedly turned down the opportunity to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United at the end of the season. The decision came after Manchester United faced a disappointing defeat in their FA Cup semi-final match against Coventry City. Despite initially taking a comfortable lead with goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes, Coventry City managed to stage a remarkable comeback with goals from Ellis Simms, Callum O’Hare, and Haji Wright.

This poor performance added to the mounting pressure on Erik ten Hag, as Manchester United has only won one of their last seven Premier League matches and crashed out of the Champions League early in the season. There has been criticism of the team’s playing style, with Rio Ferdinand calling it “kamikaze chaos football.” Reports suggest that Manchester United is already seeking a replacement for ten Hag, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe expressing dissatisfaction with the Dutchman’s leadership.

Despite their interest, Girona’s Michel declined the offer from Manchester United as he prefers to wait for a potential opportunity at Manchester City. Michel has been successful in his role at Girona, leading them to third place in La Liga. He is unwilling to betray Manchester City by accepting a position at Manchester United that would prevent him from potentially joining the Etihad Stadium in the future.

While the future of ten Hag at Manchester United remains uncertain, pundits like Alan Shearer believe that he may be on his way out even if he wins the FA Cup. On the other hand, Gary Neville argues that sacking ten Hag after winning trophies would be extreme and emphasizes the importance of a manager’s ability to deliver silverware. The speculation surrounding ten Hag’s future at Manchester United continues as the season progresses.

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