Manchester United are ready to appoint Julen Lopetegui to replace Erik ten Hag, according to a Spanish media outlet.
Erik Ten Hag finds himself on the brink at Man Utd, who sit seventh in the Premier League table, having lost six of their first fourteen matches of the season.
On the eve of a match against Chelsea, the Dutchman is under fire and, although he has received support from Antony, his future is very uncertain as Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepares to make a decision. minority control of 25% which will allow him to take control of the club’s sporting structure.
According to A.S.Lopetegui is the man designated to take the reins of Man Utd once Ten Hag leaves the bench.
The Spanish daily thus recalls that Lopetegui refused the opportunity to take the reins of the Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad for a contract of 18 million euros per season. He claims United recently contacted him about giving him the job.
Lopetegui is a very experienced manager, having previously managed Spain and, briefly, Real Madrid.
He notably has experience in the Premier League, having taken the reins of Wolves during the 2022/23 season. He led the West Midlands club to 13th place in the table, but left the club on the eve of the new campaign due to speculation over the team’s financial situation.
Lopetegui, a natural replacement for Ten Hag
Questions have been raised about the direction United could take if Ten Hag were fired, and Lopetegui would provide a logical answer given his experience with big clubs.
His most successful experience was with Sevilla FC from 2019 to 2022, during which he won the Europa League and posted a winning percentage of 53%.
His record at Porto, Spain and with Wolves is also impressive, although his 12-match spell at Real Madrid has somewhat tarnished a promising career so far.
