The 2 coaches Manchester United is keeping an eye on for the summer

The Red Devil team announced Michael Carrick as coach until the end of the current season.

Javier Parra Peña | 14 Jan 2026 | 22.30
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The 2 coaches that Manchester United is monitoring for the summer
The 2 coaches that Manchester United is monitoring for the summer

The landscape at Old Trafford has taken a definitive turn following the departure of Ruben Amorim and the emergence of an elite technical trio. The board of Manchester United has leaked their real intentions for the upcoming season, placing Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi at the top.

This move is in response to the need to find a leader capable of restoring the winning identity to one of the largest institutions in the world. The appointment of Michael Carrick as head coach after Amorim's dismissal has been the first step in this complex institutional transition.

Carrick faces the challenge of securing a spot in the top continental competition if he wishes to contend for long-term stability. However, the offices in Manchester are already working on a team of specialists with proven experience in high-pressure competitive scenarios.

Thomas Tuchel and European prestige in focus

Manchester United highly values the hierarchy of the current English national team coach, who is under contract until the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. His successful past at Stamford Bridge, where he won the Champions League, gives him unparalleled credibility in the eyes of the new owners.

Thomas Tuchel embodies that blend of tactical discipline and offensive approach that fans of the "Theatre of Dreams" have long been clamoring for. The uncertainty about his professional future after the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada makes him a highly sought-after asset.

Although the process is expected to be slow and meticulous, the German strategist fits perfectly into the mold of managing complex locker rooms and global stars. The sports leadership believes that a coach of this caliber would provide immediate assurances to compete head-to-head with the British elite.

Tuchel, in the sights of Manchester United

Manchester United explores the option of Roberto De Zerbi

On the other side of the coin is Roberto De Zerbi, the current head of Olympique de Marseille, whose contract expires in 2027. The Italian coach holds a competitive advantage: his excellent personal bond with key members of the sports management at the Mancunian entity.

His time at Brighton showed that he is capable of developing a unique, associative, and extremely brave style of football in traditionally challenging terrains. Manchester United is particularly drawn to his ability to enhance young talent, a fundamental pillar in the club's history and philosophy.

De Zerbi is seen as an architect capable of building a stable project where aesthetics and results go hand in hand week after week. INEOS does not want to rush, but the option of the Italian coach is gaining supporters for his immediate adaptability to the frenetic pace of the league.

De Zerbi

A Change in Field Direction Philosophy

Finding the new head of operations will not be a speed race but a thorough analysis of capabilities and compatibility with the club. Manchester United faces a decision that will shape the course of the squad over the next five years of professional sports development.

While Carrick tries to steer the ship in the standings, the shadows of the great strategists of the continent loom over the Old Trafford turf. The list of candidates is expected to expand, although the charisma of the current frontrunners seems hard to match for other external contenders.

The economic stability of INEOS allows for dreaming of top-tier signings to return the team to its historically deserved position. Ultimately, Manchester United must decide between the proven experience of the German or the revolutionary vision of the Italian for its anticipated rebirth.

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