According to reports, former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag was sighted at the Stadio Olimpico for Roma vs Juventus on Sunday night. It is believed that the Dutch is likely there for Roma job but it was however denied that he is not in talks for the Giallorossi managerial post.
It is said that the former Ajax and United coach is not in talks with Roma to replace Claudio Ranieri in 2025-26. As the 55-year-old watched Roma’s home match against Juventus in the capital Friday night. The rumors circulated about his potential appointment at the Stadio Olimpico.
The coach’s crew has denied speaking with the capital-based club, according to reports. They have maintained that Ten Hag was in the city to see the Giallorossi’s crucial home game. Former Leicester City manager who is now Roman manager Claudio Ranieri’s contract with Roma will expires this coming June.
It is however not certain because the 73-year-old has repeated that he won’t continue at the club, but will help Roma in identifying his ideal successor. Erik Ten Hag helped Ajax won the league title three times among a host of other trophies.
He joined Manchester United in the 2022-23 season and subsequently ended the Red Devils’ six-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup in his first season. Erik Ten Hag also won the FA Cup in the following season before he was sacked in October last year.
