“I personally recommend him for Man United, I believes he’ll do greatly better than Arteta and Maresca… Hold me responsibile if he falls”: Pep Gaurdiorla has reached agreement with Man United over Erik ten Hag’s replacement
Manchester United’s hierarchy have a big decision to make after sacking Erik ten Hag from the managerial role.
The Red Devils confirmed earlier today that the Dutchman has left his role and Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach.
Multiple names have been linked to replacing Ten Hag but Jamie Carragher has recommended that United appoint former Barcelona boss Xavi.
The former Liverpool defender told Sky Sports: “It looks like they’re talking to Xavi, from Barcelona. He was one of my favourite players, I think he’s the best Spanish player of all time.
“He’s managed Barcelona, he was seen as the next Pep, even as a player they thought he’d be a great manager. He lost his job but still won La Liga against an Ancelotti-managed Real Madrid.
“Yes he’s out of work at the moment, which makes it easier. There’s a link between someone on the board and Xavi, there’s been some reports there’s been talks in the last few days.
“I’m not sure what Man Utd can do right now, I don’t think the fans would buy Gareth Southgate, but I don’t think Xavi would be a bad appointment.
“He’s got huge status as a player, that doesn’t make you a great manager but it does give you instant respect on the training pitch.
“There’s no one in that dressing room who has won more than him, and he has been a manager of a huge football club and had success. He’s won a league and a cup, up against Carlo Ancelotti. He’s not got a bad CV.”
Xavi could be the new Man United manager
Xavi has emerged as a strong candidate in the race for the United head coach position.
He is currently a free agent since leaving his role at the helm of Barcelona in May.
The Spaniard led the La Liga giants to their first league triumph since 2018/19.
