Southgate, irritated by rumors linking him to Manchester United

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The choice of England, Gareth Southgateconfirmed that the rumors linking him to a position in Manchester United They are completely disrespectful and that he will only make a decision about his future after the Euro Cup. Southgate is yet to agree a new deal ahead of the Euros, which will be his fourth major competition in charge of England. His current contract runs until the end of 2024.

“My goal is the European Championship,” Southgate told reporters on Friday ahead of England’s friendly against Brazil. “If we did something, a contract here (in England) before, everyone would say: ‘Why are you signing a contract before a European Championship where you have to prove yourself?’ “I certainly won’t talk to anyone else. that’s new. I haven’t done it yet. I have been here at work for eight years. “I don’t want to talk to others when I’m at work.”

British media say Southgate, 53, is among United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s top candidates to replace Erik Ten Hag if the Dutchman part ways with the Old Trafford club, which is sixth in the table. . Premier League.

“There are two things from my point of view,” Southgate added. “One is that I am the manager of England. I have a job: to try to get the European Championship. Obviously, before that, two important games this week. “The second thing is that United have a manager. It’s always completely disrespectful when you speculate about an incumbent coach. “I’m president of the LMA (League Managers’ Association) so I don’t really have time for that sort of thing.”

England host Brazil this Saturday and Belgium on Tuesday at Wembley Stadium.

Source: La Verdad

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