Omar Berrada
Manchester United could be about to make a major mistake after reportedly making a decision on their next permanent manager.
The club finally pulled the trigger on sacking Ruben Amorim back in January and have been rewarded by interim boss Michael Carrick, who has registered five wins in his first seven games in charge, including wins over Arsenal, Man City, Everton, before his first defeat against Newcastle last night.
The result has seen United strengthen their grip on a potential Champions League spot, which has made their quest to appoint a new manager a little bit easier than it may have been had they missed out.
Nagelsmann Wants Man Utd Job
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann singing the national anthem
Ever since United made the decision to part ways with Amorim and appoint an interim boss instead of another permanent boss, there have been countless names linked to the post.
Among them has been Germany's senior national team boss Julian Nagelsmann, who is widely regarded to be one of the best and most exciting young coaches in world football. Despite being just 38, the German has plenty of experience coaching, having taken RB Leipzig to being regular Champions League participants, as well as winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, and taking Germany to a Euro 2024 quarter-final.
It has now emerged, according to TEAMtalk, that Nagelsmann is ready to return to club management, and with his contract with the German FA set to expire after this summer's World Cup, he believes the Man Utd job is the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Nagelsmann has reportedly told the club, via intermediaries, that he is interested in taking over this summer. However, the report also states that Man Utd are unlikely to appoint him despite his CV, as they prefer to bring in someone who has Premier League experience, and is well-versed in the unique demands of the top-flight in England.
Man Utd Could Make Huge Mistake Ignoring Nagelsmann
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann biting his nails
While there are an abundance of candidates to take over at United, there are very few who have a genuine feel of being a Man Utd manager for years to come.
Nagelsmann, despite his age and lack of Premier League experience, is one of those. He plays exciting football, he likes to attack, he has absolutly no issues using young players or dropping big-name players if they're not good enough anymore, and he's used to being in the limelight - having taken the two biggest jobs in his country.
Not involving him in the process just because he doesn't have Premier League experience seems counter-productive too.
Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp never had Premier League experience, but if they were attainable, they'd undoubtedly be at the top of the Old Trafford list. Alternatively, Mauricio Pochettino does have that experience, but he's shown he clearly isn't good enough to be the next man in charge. Neither did Michael Carrick before this exceptional run, and he's suddenly in contention.
Nagelsmann is the perfect candidate to come in and create a new legacy at Old Trafford, and Man Utd chiefs face the prospect of making a major mistake by not appointing him.
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