Manchester United confirmed on Thursday that Ralph Rangnick has been granted a work permit to begin his tenure as the club’s manager.
On Friday, the 63-year-old German will be unveiled to the media before taking charge of the team for the first time on Sunday at Crystal Palace.
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“As all paperwork has now been completed, we will hold an in-person press conference with Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford at 9:00 am tomorrow morning,” said a United statement.
Rangnick was named as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s short-term replacement by Manchester United on Monday.
Rangnick, who was previously the manager of sports and development at Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia, had to wait for a work permit before starting at Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick, the caretaker manager, will take command for the third time against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Thursday, after overseeing a Champions League win over Villarreal and a Premier League draw against Chelsea.
Rangnick will serve as manager until the end of the season, after which he will join United as a consultant for two years.
