Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-boss reveals he was twice interviewed for Manchester United job

Garcia revealed he interviewed twice for the Manchester United interim manager role in late 2021 before Ralf Rangnick was appointed.

Rudi Garcia has disclosed that he was a candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager following the Norwegian's sacking in November 2021. The Frenchman underwent two interviews with the club, meeting with Darren Fletcher and John Murtough during the process.

Garcia was available at the time after leaving Lyon at the end of the 2020/21 season. He told The Athletic he was confident about the opportunity, saying he would perform so well that he would remain at Manchester, but the club ultimately chose Ralf Rangnick, who was appointed on an interim deal in December 2021.

Rangnick guided United to sixth place in the Premier League before Erik ten Hag took over permanently in summer 2022. The managerial position has since changed hands multiple times, with Mauricio Pochettino now announced as the latest manager on a deal until summer 2029.