Rio Ferdinand wants Manchester United to employ Roberto De Zerbi as their next permanent manager, following reports that the former Brighton manager held covert talks with the Premier League juggernaut.
Ferdinand’s former teammate, Michael Carrick, was named temporary manager on Tuesday and will take over for the duration of the season. However, the 2008 Champions League winner faces a difficult assignment in convincing the board that he is the right man for the job in the long run.
Ferdinand, on the other hand, believes that De Zerbi is the best candidate to permanently replace Ruben Amorim. It was rumored that De Zerbi turned down an offer from United before choosing his current position at Marseille, but Old Trafford icon Ferdinand believes he may still be a suitable fit. Reported by Mirror News.
During a discussion about potential permanent hires on Rio Ferdinand Presents, he stated, “Someone who’s free right now; not free, but gettable.”De Zerbi stands out more than [Thomas] Tuchel, who is also one of my top picks. I am telling you. The guy is a great coach who encourages players to work and play in whatever system he wants.”
Co-host Joel Beya intervened, stating that United “don’t want that,” and implying that De Zerbi would “flip his wig” if he saw the troubles at United. For years, rumblings about behind-the-scenes difficulties at Old Trafford have escalated, ranging from antiquated training facilities to the need for a stadium upgrade, not to mention the board’s internal politics.
De Zerbi, 46, has reportedly had multiple disagreements with Marseille executives. There was conjecture in April that the Italian was dissatisfied with the club’s transfer goals,
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