Ralf Rangnick ‘tells Brandon Williams he WILL return to Manchester United after loan spell

Ralf Rangnick ‘tells Brandon Williams he WILL return to Manchester United after loan spell at Norwich’, with interim manager impressed by defender’s form at Carrow Road

  • Brandon Williams picked up the Norwich Player of the Month award in January
  • He is on loan from Manchester United and looking to develop this season 
  • Ralf Rangnick has been monitoring his progress and is impressed by defender 


Ralf Rangnick has told Brandon Williams he has a future at Manchester United and will return to the club after his loan spell at Norwich.

The 21-year-old made the temporary switch at the start of the season and has gone from strength to strength. 

He won the Norwich January Player of the Month award and has found a regular place in the first team under Dean Smith. 

Brandon Williams (left) has impressed on loan at Norwich under Dean Smith 

His long term future at United was in doubt and even though he has never played under Rangnick, the manager has told the defender he is part of his plans, according to the Sun.  

A source told them: ‘Brandon couldn’t play when United took on Norwich in December because of the loan deal agreement.

‘He watched the game and was saying hello to some of the United players he is mates with when Rangnick made a beeline for him.

‘He said he was aware of him, that he rated him and that he definitely wanted him back at United when the loan deal ends.

Ralf Rangnick told Williams that he sees him as a key part of his plans this summer

Ralf Rangnick told Williams that he sees him as a key part of his plans this summer

‘Brandon was impressed because the manager had only been in charge for a couple of games and had a lot on his plate, but took time out to speak to him. The manager likes his speed and versatility as he can play in both full back positions.’

Williams signed a new four-year deal at United in 2020 but only played for the club 14 times in all competitions last season. 

So far he has accumulated 50 appearances for the Old Trafford club and will no doubt be keep to add more next term if given the opportunity.  

Williams won Norwich's January Player of the Month award for a string of fine displays

Williams won Norwich’s January Player of the Month award for a string of fine displays