Manchester United have confirmed that Ralf Rangnick is leaving the club and will not carry on in a consultancy role, as had been originally planned.
Rangnick was appointed as United’s interim coach in December on a deal until the end of the season but it had been agreed that he would continue at the club in a consultancy role for two years. However, that plan has now been scrapped.
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The 63-year-old will take the reins of the Austrian national team after leaving Old Trafford and the decision has been made for him to part ways with United. 
Erik ten Hag is the new United boss on a permanent basis, having joined the club from Ajax.
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A Man United statement on Sunday confirmed the departure of Rangnick: “We would like to thank Ralf Rangnick for his efforts as interim manager over the past six months.
“By mutual agreement, Ralf will now focus solely on his new role as manager of the Austria national team and will not therefore be taking up a consultancy role at Old Trafford.
“We would like to wish Ralf the best of luck in this next chapter of his career.”
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