Who Will Replace Ten Haq As The Man United Manger?

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Manchester United showed their faith in Erik Ten Haq after winning the FA Cup against Manchester City by 2-1 to secure their place in the Europa League. They finished on eight in the Premier League which was notably their worst season compared to their previous time in the Premier League.

In the 2024/2025 season, Manchester United only won two matches in six matches making them sit in the 13th position. Their defeat against the Tottenham Hotspur by 3-0 scoreline at their home made the fans angry and they all want Ten Haq to be sacked. Some top-flight managers are ready to become the managers of the United.

Read about which Five managers are the top choices to replace Erik Ten Haq as the Manager of Manchester United After the disappointing start of the season.

Top 5 Managers Who Can Replace Ten Haq As Man United Manager

1. Ruben Filipe Marques Amorim

Ruben is one of the top picks for the Manchester United squad because the way the United team playing right now is very defensive and Ruben is known for his free-flowing playing style which is why this season his team Sporting CP scored 25 goals and conceded only 2 goals in the first six matches of the league.

The 39-year-old manager led the interesting squad of Sporting CP to their first-ever Primeira Liga title in 19 years last season.

Release Clause situation for Ruben: €30m release clause is only valid for clubs in Portugal. €20m release clause for clubs from abroad.

2. Kieran McKenna

Kieran McKenna is another manager for Manchester United who is already in the Premier League with Ipswich Town and his contract will end in 2025.

McKenna is already familiar with the structure of United because he previously worked under Ralf Rangick as the assistant coach which makes him another great option for the United team.

3. Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel is notably one of the managers who do not sync well with every player because he does not take any easy road and always says what he thinks is right for the team even if it hurts the players which is why many players do not like him much but still he does show the result as he won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea.

Tuchel is a free manager without any contract after he left the Bayern Munich team but his amazing defensive play can be the best option for the United who struggling a lot while defending.

4. Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has been one of the best players, coaches, and managers of all time, and his spell with Real Madrid is known as the best spell as he won three UEFA Champions League as manager and assistant manager.

Since 2021 Zidane has been free and currently enjoying his off-season but last season he said that he would be interested in managing top clubs like Manchester United.

5. Ruud van Nistelrooy

Ruud van Nistelrooy is the assistant manager of Manchester United and the club owners are considering him to overtake the Erik Ten Haq position. Before coming in the Man United he took PSV back-to-back titles and notably their best manager.

Ruud’s contract as the assistant manager will end in 2025 but Manchester United will find it easier to make him the manager to replace the Ten Haq because he is already working with the United.