Manchester United suffered a huge setback in their search for a manager this week after Thomas Tuchel committed his future to England. The Red Devils are on the lookout for their next permanent manager after handing first-team reins to Michael Carrick until the end of the season.
The Premier League giants parted ways with former manager Ruben Amorim at the start of the year after a disappointing 14-month reign. Carrick was appointed caretaker until the end of the season and recorded four wins and a draw in his first five games in charge.
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However, United are expected to make a decision on a permanent appointment this summer, with Tuchel previously named as one of the favorites for the job. The Red Devils may consider a manager who has proven himself in the Premier League and has title-winning experience, but the German has now ruled himself out of contention.
Another experienced candidate who fits United’s requirements is Brazilian manager Carlo Ancelotti, with Gary Neville recently suggesting the Italian could be used for the role.
one of the best in the world
Ancelotti is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in the game’s history, having coached some of Europe’s biggest clubs during his career. He won the Champions League a record five times in his career; no other coach has won more than three.
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Don Carlo began his coaching career at Reggiana before moving to Parma and then Juventus. He won the first trophy of his coaching career with the Bianconeri and led them to the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
The Italian left Juventus in the summer of 2001 and joined AC Milan later that year. Ancelotti enjoyed great success with the Rossoneri, winning the Serie A title and two Champions League titles among other trophies.
He enjoyed successful spells with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid. After brief spells at Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton, the Italian returned to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2021 with great success for a second spell before leaving last summer to take charge of Brazil.
Carlo Ancelotti coaching career statistics
Source: Wikipedia.
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Ancelotti has helped Brazil qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has the experience and behind-the-scenes presence that United are looking for in their next manager. A previous report in Le Volk claimed that the Italian coveted the Old Trafford job and was keen to manage the Red Devils at least once in his career. The latest news about his future has now emerged.
Ancelotti ready to renew contract
According to The Athletic, Ancelotti is ready to agree a new four-year contract with the team. Selecao. “Carlo Ancelotti will sign a new four-year contract with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), keeping him as national head coach until 2030,” the report states.
“The Athletic reported in December that Ancelotti was in advanced talks to extend his contract beyond this summer’s World Cup. Documents for the deal have not yet been finalized, but it is now seen as a formality that Ancelotti will agree to a long-term deal.”
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The update could be a devastating blow to United’s plans as the two most experienced managers they are looking for could be unavailable. To make matters worse, PSG boss Luis Enrique has also distanced himself from the Red Devils and is now expected to sign a new contract.
final thoughts
Of the previously touted candidates for the full-time position, outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and former Brighton and Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi appear to be the only possible options at the moment. However, their lack of championship experience does raise some concerns about the situation.
One does wonder, then, whether United would have been better advised to stick with Carrick, who has done so much since taking over, especially if he can secure a top-four finish.
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