I was turned down by Man United after two interviews – I still want to work in England

Rudi Garcia reveals he interviewed twice for the Manchester United job in 2021 after Solskjaer's sacking, but the club chose Ralf Rangnick instead.

Rudi Garcia came close to landing the Manchester United manager's job in 2021 following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal. The experienced French boss progressed through two rounds of interviews, meeting technical director Darren Fletcher and football director John Murtough. However, United ultimately decided to appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim manager before hiring Erik ten Hag the following summer.

Garcia told The Athletic he remains keen on a Premier League opportunity despite the setback. "I'd like to work in England," he said, adding that when asked about his plans after the interim role, he confidently told the club he would perform so well he'd stay in Manchester.

The 62-year-old, who has since managed Al Nassr, Napoli and the Belgium national team, emphasized the importance of learning the local language and highlighted his experience at major European clubs with passionate fanbases including Roma, Marseille, Lyon and Napoli.