Manchester United are appointing Ruben Amorim as their next manager after parting with Erik ten Hag, but Xavi turned them down earlier.
There were rumours that Manchester United could move for Xavi Hernandez to replace Erik ten Hag. However, according to a report by Give Me Sport, the 44-year-old former Barcelona manager was uninterested in joining the Premier League club.
Xavi Hernandez is currently out of a job since his exit from Barcelona, and he was heavily linked with the Manchester United job. The Spaniard could have been an exciting addition to the Manchester United hot seat.
It will be interesting to see how Amorim does at Old Trafford. The Spanish tactician has done an impressive job at Sporting CP, and he helped them win the league title last season. He will be hoping to make an immediate impact at Old Trafford now. The 39-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he is regarded as one of the finest young managers in European football.
It will be interesting to see if he can handle the expectations at a big club like Manchester United. They are expected to win trophies regularly and compete in the UEFA Champions League as well. Erik ten Hag failed to deliver despite significant backing, and the pressure will be on Amorim to turn things around.
Amorim will be under pressure
Manchester United have endured a disappointing start to the season so far, and it will be interesting to see if the Portuguese manager can turn things around. The Red Devils will be expected to secure UEFA Champions League qualification. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
The Portuguese manager is certainly capable of managing a big club like Manchester United, and he has a quality squad at his disposal as well. However, he will need to get the best out of the players. Most of the Manchester United players have been underwhelming, and it remains to be seen whether the managerial change can bring out the best in them.
Manchester United have the finances to improve their squad in the January transfer window as well, and it will be interesting to see if Amorim decides to raid his former club for players to improve the Red Devils.
