Rangnick appointed manager for Austria and consultant for United
The German tactician is due to step upstairs into a consultancy role at Old Trafford in the summer, but he will also be staying in coaching
Ralf Rangnick has been appointed as the new manager of the Austria football team, but he will be combining that role with duties as a consultant at Manchester United once his time as interim boss of the Red Devils come to a close.
Rangnick has told United’s official website: “I will take over as national team manager of Austria at the end of the season but will continue my consultancy with Manchester United.
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“I’m really looking forward to playing my part in helping United become a real force again.
“It is an honour for me to take on the role of [Austria] manager.
“The prospect of contesting the European Championships in Germany with a young team hungry for success fills me with great anticipation.”
