Manchester United is anticipated to terminate the contract of Erik Ten Hag in the upcoming summer and has initiated internal discussions regarding the potential recruitment of Thiago Motta, the current coach of Bologna.
Ten Hag has encountered mounting scrutiny during the current season at Manchester United, following a failure to maintain competitive standing in the Premier League and an early exit from the Champions League group stage.
Having served for over 18 months, the tolerance for Ten Hag’s tenure has diminished at Manchester United, and the newly appointed sporting head, Sir James Ratcliffe, is now widely expected to relieve Ten Hag of his duties in the summer, eager to usher in a new era.
According to reports from TEAMtalk, Ratcliffe and his associates at Manchester United have begun internal deliberations concerning the prospect of securing Thiago Motta as Ten Hag’s successor at the conclusion of the season, impressed by the achievements of the Italian-Brazilian coach at Bologna.
At 41 years old, Motta has demonstrated notable success in Emilia-Romagna this season, leading Bologna into an unexpected battle for Champions League qualification. With 11 matches remaining in the Serie A campaign, Bologna currently occupies fourth place in the standings with 51 points, holding a four-point advantage over their closest pursuers, Roma.
Motta’s accomplishments have already captured the interest of several prominent clubs across Europe, including Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Milan, and Barcelona.