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Rio Ferdinand Backs De Zerbi for Man United

Rio Ferdinand has thrown his support behind Roberto De Zerbi as Manchester United's next permanent manager, praising the Italian as a 'proper coach'.

Rio Ferdinand has endorsed Roberto De Zerbi as the ideal candidate to become Manchester United's next permanent manager. The former United defender described De Zerbi as a 'proper coach who gets players working and playing' in a recent podcast, even comparing him to Thomas Tuchel.

With Michael Carrick currently in charge on a caretaker basis, United continues its search for a long-term manager. De Zerbi, who recently left Marseille by mutual consent, has emerged as a attainable option following his exit from the French club.