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.