Ralf resurfaces! Rangnick takes charge of his first training session as Austria's new boss as his side gear up for their Nations League hat-trick... after announcing he's abandoning Man United consultancy role
- Ralf Rangnick will no longer take up his Manchester United consultancy role
- The 63-year-old will now focus solely on his duties as Austria's new manager
- Today, he oversaw his first training session, leading his players through drills
- Austria face a Nations League hat-trick against Croatia, Denmark and France
Ralf Rangnick has taken charge of his first Austria training session, a day after it was announced he would no longer take up his Manchester United consultancy role.
The 63-year-old has been officially unveiled as the country's new manager ahead of their hat-trick of Nations League matches against Croatia, Denmark and France, and today took to the pitch for the first time to lead his players through drills.
This morning, Rangnick was pictured getting hands-on from the off, and he will be hoping that his spell is an improvement on his dismal tenure at Old Trafford.
![Ralf Rangnick has taken charge of his first training session since becoming Austria's manager](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/30/11/58457221-0-image-a-14_1653907473000.jpg)
Ralf Rangnick has taken charge of his first training session since becoming Austria's manager
![The 63-year-old was typically animated while leading his new players through a series of drills](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/30/11/58457227-0-image-a-15_1653907480031.jpg)
The 63-year-old was typically animated while leading his new players through a series of drills
Typically animated, the veteran coach guided his squad through a series of discussions, before they broke away in their bid to impress the man at the helm.
He was also seen introducing himself to forward Karim Onisiwo, with spirits clearly high, and kept a close eye on proceedings throughout the session.
Rangnick's new side's first fixture comes against Croatia on June 3 and, after shedding his United responsibilities, he will now solely dedicate his time to Austria.
![Rangnick introduced himself to forward Karim Onisiwo (L), and spirits appeared to be high](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/30/11/58457223-0-image-a-16_1653907498684.jpg)
Rangnick introduced himself to forward Karim Onisiwo (L), and spirits appeared to be high
![He will hope his tenure in charge of Austria produces better results than his Man United spell](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/30/11/58457225-0-image-a-17_1653907501314.jpg)
He will hope his tenure in charge of Austria produces better results than his Man United spell
Yesterday, United and Rangnick agreed to tear up his contract for his consultancy role, which would have lasted for two years, to allow him to focus on his main job.
Sportsmail exclusively revealed last month that Rangnick was ready to accept the offer from the Austrian FA and walk away from United after his interim stint ended.
Both parties initially insisted that he intended to combine the two roles, but have since come to an understanding that it would not be feasible for him.
Speaking at his first press conference as Austria manager on Sunday, Rangnick said: 'I have cancelled the consultancy contract.
![Rangnick will now no longer take up his proposed two-year consultancy role at Old Trafford](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/30/11/58427541-0-Ralf_Rangnick_will_leave_Manchester_United_and_will_now_not_work-a-18_1653907602924.jpg)
Rangnick will now no longer take up his proposed two-year consultancy role at Old Trafford
![A dismal United finished the Premier League season in sixth, and again failed to win trophies](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/30/13/58427899-10867915-A_dismal_United_finished_the_Premier_League_season_in_sixth_and_-a-16_1653912066827.jpg)
A dismal United finished the Premier League season in sixth, and again failed to win trophies
'We have come to the conclusion that it is better for me and the club to concentrate fully on the Austrian national team.'
The nature of the proposed consultancy role has been vague since United appointed him to take temporary charge after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking in November.
He admitted before his final game, a 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, that he had not spoken to new boss Erik ten Hag about the state of the squad and the club.
They have now held talks, however, despite Rangnick severing ties with United.
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