Ralf Rangnick gives update on his Manchester United consultancy role

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Ralf Rangnick admits it is possible he could not stay on as a consultant at Manchester United for the next two years. Rangnick took over as interim manager in December, having primarily been a sporting director in the past decade, and although United have barely improved under his management Rangnick's assessment of a fractured squad has been praised.

United confirmed the appointment of Erik ten Hag as their next manager on Thursday but Rangnick has not spoken to the Ajax coach. READ MORE: Rangnick unhappy with Bailly over Instagram post calling for Maguire to be dropped Ten Hag enjoyed success with Ajax under the guidance of chief executive Edwin van der Sar and former sporting director Marc Overmars.

Recruitment has been Rangnick's specialty in the last 10 years and he has already advised the United powerbrokers on their summer squad overhaul. "At least we have an agreement on [the consultancy] role," Rangnick said. "But in the end, it’s not a question about what’s written on paper or what’s agreed upon, it’s about what will happen in everyday life and everyday business. "This is the question and it’s also important how does Erik ten Hag see that?

Does he like to speak with someone like myself? Does he want to work together? These are the things we haven’t spoken about. "For me, I’m not worried about that.