Ryan Giggs could be Manchester United’s NEXT coach, says former Red Devils forward Mark Hughes

Ryan Giggs could be in the frame for Manchester United’s job if he guides Wales to a successful European Championship next summer, says former United striker Mark Hughes.

Giggs, who is the most decorated player in Man United history, has guided his country to the European Championship in his first role as first team boss.

With the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford after a poor start to the season, Hughes, who played with Giggs at United and has managed a host of Premier League clubs, says the current Wales manager may have the eyes on later. at the United hotseat.

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs is currently the coach of the Wales team.

Former United forward Mark Hughes thinks Giggs could take the hot seat at Old Trafford

“I think Ryan is in a good place in his management career,” Hughes said. BBC Sport.

‘It’s on an upward trend. He’s probably more likely to have a shot at Manchester United than when [Louis] Van Gaal left. Maybe they felt like your management resume wasn’t strong enough at the time, but if you go to the European Championships and do well, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be in the frame.

“He was a fantastic player throughout his career and has had good opportunities to learn the game on the other side of the fence. He was obviously advised by Sir Alex [Ferguson] for many years and in later years she was able to work alongside him.

He then worked very closely with Van Gaal for a couple of years, which I felt was a good decision from him and the club.

Giggs is a Manchester United legend and won 13 Premier League titles as a club player.

“ I thought it was with a view to him taking over when Van Gaal left. It wasn’t like that, they made the decision to go for a bigger name in terms of management. [Jose] Mourinho.

“ I think that was pushed maybe a little bit by Guardiola’s Manchester City appointment. Maybe they felt they needed to like for like like, which probably hurt Ryan’s chances. ‘

Hughes’s comments come as Ed Woodward is reportedly prepared to put the sentiment aside to fire the Norwegian, a fan favorite due to his heroism as a player with Sir Alex Ferguson, if the results don’t improve.

When David Moyes was fired in April 2014, Giggs enjoyed a brief stint as a player-coach at Old Trafford at the end of the 2013-14 season.

Giggs retired that summer and was Louis van Gaal’s assistant during his tenure at Old Trafford from 2014 to 2016.

Giggs was assistant coach Louis van Gaal during his two years as United manager.

Despite his close ties to United, Giggs ‘immediate attention will be Wales’ UEFA Nations League showdown against Ireland on Sunday afternoon.

His side are aiming to bounce back after a three-goal loss to England in a friendly at Wembley on Thursday night.

Hughes, meanwhile, has been out of work since leaving Southampton in 2018, and has also previously coached Blackburn, Manchester City, Fulham, QPR and Stoke City in the Premier League.