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Ex-Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick could be in line for a top job at Barcelona, despite having a tough time at Old Trafford. Rangnick, 65, is well-respected in Germany and has had a successful career, but his stint at United was challenging.
After Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked, United appointed Rangnick as manager in December 2021 on an interim basis until the end of the season. The plan was for him to continue in a consultancy role for a further two years. However, Ragnick admitted he was disappointed by the results of his time in charge, winning 11 of 29 games.
While he was United boss, it was announced that Rangnick had agreed to become manager of Austria. This commitment meant that he did not continue in his consultancy role at United. Instead, he led Austria to qualify for Euro 2024.
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This achievement is said to have caught the attention of Barcelona president Joan Laporta. The Catalan club are looking for a new manager after it was recently announced that Xavi will be stepping down at the end of the season.
Spanish outlet Sport has named Rangnick as one of the possible options to succeed Xavi at the Camp Nou. The report claims that the club are considering a wide range of German coaches for the role, with Rangnick being one of the names that interest Laporta.
Despite a tough time in the Premier League, Rangnick is still known for developing young talent and played a key role in RB Leipzig's transformation into a Champions League club. The 65 year old's immediate focus will be on preparing for this summer's European Championships with Austria. However,
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