United won four games in a hurry under Michael Carrick, something the team had never achieved under Ruben Amorim.
They then pulled a point back against West Ham United and are now on a five-game unbeaten run.
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An attractive style of play, making the most of the players’ natural positions and giving them the freedom to express themselves, has seen the Red Devils climb to fourth in the Premier League table.
Now that Champions League qualification is a reality, fans are naturally eager for Ineos to hand over the keys to the kingdom to their caretaker manager.
Thomas Tuchel signs new contract
However, the co-owners are expected to take their time and the former midfielder is not their first choice. Who is? Thomas Tuchel.
The England manager’s aura and winning mentality, combined with the exit of other superstar managers, means the German is the first choice to take charge this summer.
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However, the latest news that the Three Lions agreed to extend the contract with the former Champions League winning coach until 2028 shocked the 20-time English League champions.
Many predicted this would end United’s chase, but SportsBoom have a different story to tell.
Secret clause means United won’t withdraw from competition
According to their reports, Tuchel’s new contract contains a release clause that will see the former Chelsea boss leave if England fail to reach the semi-finals in the United States.
SportsBoom revealed that “Thomas Tuchel is still expected to part ways with England this summer if they perform poorly at the World Cup, despite signing a new contract extension just last week.”
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However, sources close to England believe he is unlikely to remain in charge beyond the upcoming North American and Mexican Championships if England fail to reach at least the semi-final stage.
“Although its details remain a closely guarded secret, a senior source close to the situation said last night that the deal accepted by Tuchel is likely to contain a termination clause that would allow the parties involved to tear up the agreement in certain circumstances.”
Carrick or Tuchel? Ineos must make the right decision
Thomas Tuchel’s Manchester United job may be what Ineos wants but the current squad have other ideas, with club captain Bruno Fernandes giving the board a summer ultimatum.
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If Carrick is not offered a permanent role, he will leave. An interesting dilemma lies ahead.
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