Ralf Rangnick has been showed as the pinnacle teach of Austria's country wide group. Rangnick will continue in his role because the period in-between boss of Manchester United, a position he has held considering the fact that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became disregarded in November, until the stop of the season. The 63-year-vintage will prepare Austria for Nations League furnishings in opposition to Croatia, Denmark and France on the start of May.
A assertion from the Austrian Football Association (OFB) on Friday confirmed Rangnick's agreement will first of all closing years but, have to they qualify for Euro 2024 in Germany, the deal can be extended through to the 2026 World Cup. "It's an honor for me to take on the function of team boss," Rangnick stated. "I'm specifically enthusiastic about the prospect of contesting the European Championships in Germany with a younger crew hungry for success."
Speculation Rangnick could take over as Austria boss multiplied on Thursday, main to confusion as to whether he will keep in a consultancy function at Old Trafford subsequent season. The preliminary plan become for Rangnick to stay inside the dugout till the quit of the marketing campaign, then move upstairs to a behind-the-scenes role. Speaking after United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Thursday, Rangnick confirmed nothing has modified in that regard and he can be available to incoming boss Erik ten Hag.
"Let us talk this night approximately Manchester United and our recreation, the rest of the season here – this is the problem," Rangnick informed Sky Sports. "I also can verify I may also simply preserve on the end of the season with my consultancy position. I did not say I could be a huge element going ahead, however we've got really agreed now both on the content material and the time of my consultancy function."
"So a ways we have not spoken, Erik and I, but this could optimistically and likely take place inside the future, however as I stated, I'm more than satisfied and inclined to help, to alternate matters for the higher. It would depart area for every other job, but that's what we had agreed initially again in November last 12 months."
