Man U’s Chances Of Hiring Pochettino Hampered By Valverde

Manchester United have reportedly made contact with former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde as they step up their search for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s successor.

According to a BBC Sport report, the Red Devils’ hierarchy have been in touch with the 57-year-old regarding the role of interim manager until the end of the current campaign.

The report states that Manchester United contacted former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde about the role of interim manager.

Valverde, 57, is one of a handful of potential candidates to take charge until the end of the season before United hire a permanent manager.

Man U feel recruiting Paris St-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino immediately may not be as straightforward as has been suggested.

The Spanish tactician is a proven winner who boasts an impressive CV, including two La Liga titles and a Copa del Rey during his two-and-a-half-year spell at the Camp Nou, as well as three Greek titles and two Greek Cup victories with Olympiacos.

However, despite Valverde’s credentials, large sections of the United fanbase are likely to be concerned that the Glazers and co. are pressing ahead with their plans for an interim manager, especially as it means Pochettino won’t be arriving in the near future.

By doing so, it may be seen as essentially writing a season off by many associated with the 20-time English champions, and with a squad as stacked with talent as theirs is, that is a bold call to make.

Previous reports indicated that Pochettino would be available after becoming unhappy with life in Paris, providing hope that the former Tottenham Hotspur boss would fill the Old Trafford hot seat at the second time of asking.

But now in a big twist, it seems as though United may have to wait until the summer to get their man, with the delay potentially causing their season to fall into disarray.

It remains to be seen who replaces Solskjaer in both the short and long-term, but United fans will want a quick solution to what could easily become a rather messy and embarrassing situation.

 

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