Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn has warned Julian Nagelsmann about taking the Manchester United job.

Julian Nagelsmann is among the leading candidates to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United. However, Oliver Kahn has warned the German coach to weigh the risks carefully before accepting a move to Old Trafford.

Former Bayern Munich chief Kahn believes the 39-year-old must consider whether joining the Premier League club, where managerial tenures have historically been brief and turbulent, aligns with his career ambitions.

Carrick has come under increasing scrutiny following Manchester United’s disappointing start to the season. The Red Devils won just twice in their opening 11 games before this weekend, fuelling speculation over Carrick’s future despite public backing from the club.

The pressure intensified after a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with the club now assessing potential alternatives should the situation deteriorate.

Nagelsmann is among the leading candidates should Manchester United decide to part ways with Carrick. The former Bayern Munich manager is also reportedly open to negotiations if an offer arrives. Kahn, who played a role in bringing Nagelsmann to Bayern, believes the coach must carefully evaluate the opportunity.

“From his point of view, this is not an easy situation. He is not someone who has a great deal of experience, especially when it comes to foreign teams,” Kahn said on Sky Sport via .

He added, “He must ask himself: ‘What is my next step now? Does it have to be a success? Or do I directly link it to an enormous risk like Manchester United, where basically every coach has failed sooner or later in recent years?'”

Why Nagelsmann seems to be a good fit for Manchester United

Nagelsmann’s record in Germany provides a strong foundation for his candidacy. He won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich and recorded an average of 2.31 points per game across his 84 matches in charge of the club.

Despite turbulent spells since leaving RB Leipzig, these achievements make him an attractive candidate for a Manchester United squad searching for stability after repeated managerial changes.

Kahn’s comments highlight the challenges awaiting Nagelsmann should he accept the role. The German would need to navigate the demands of English football while rebuilding a team struggling for consistency and delivering the sustained success the club demands.

For now, Carrick is expected to remain in charge of Manchester United, though contingency plans are reportedly being prepared should results continue to disappoint.