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Manchester United Eyes Oliver Glasner as New Coach

1/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester United is actively seeking a new head coach after sacking Ruben Amorim.
Oliver Glasner has emerged as a leading candidate for Manchester United, having guided Crystal Palace to their first major trophy, the FA Cup, last season.
Glasner's contract expires in the summer.
Glasner has expressed interest in the United role.
United has also considered other candidates, including Marco Silva and Roberto De Zerbi.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, Manchester United appointed David Moyes as manager after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, marking a pivotal shift for the club. Moyes struggled, finishing seventh in the league, the club's worst performance in decades. This instability mirrors the current search for a new head coach following Ruben Amorim's dismissal, highlighting Manchester United's ongoing challenge to regain its former dominance in English football.

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Story summary

Manchester United is actively seeking a new head coach after sacking Ruben Amorim.
Oliver Glasner has emerged as a leading candidate for Manchester United, having guided Crystal Palace to their first major trophy, the FA Cup, last season.
Glasner's contract expires in the summer.
Glasner has expressed interest in the United role.
United has also considered other candidates, including Marco Silva and Roberto De Zerbi.

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