Ralf Rangnick won’t be in charge vs Arsenal and 4 more big Manchester United stories you might’ve missed.
Manchester United have officially announced the appointment of Ralf Rangnickas an interim manager until the end of the 2021/22 campaign.
Michael Carrick to stay in charge on Thursday
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ralf Rangnick is ‘unlikely’ to be in the Old Trafford dugout against Arsenal on Thursday as his UK work visa is not yet finalised.
John Murtough opens up on Rangnick’s
appointment
Manchester United’s sporting director John Murtough said: “Ralf is one of the most respected coaches and innovators in European football. He was our number one candidate for interim manager.
Christian Ronaldo finishes 6th in Ballon d’Or vote
Lionel Messi officially won the 2021 Ballon d’Or on Monday. Ronaldo came in sixth, beating Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in seventh place.
Rangnick identifies first potential signing
As per the Daily Mirror, Rangnick is interested in bringing RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara to Old Trafford in the January window.