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It was another turbulent season at Old Trafford, with head coach Ruben Amorim being replaced mid-season after a difficult start led to a falling out with his superiors, which ultimately sealed his fate.
INEOS turned to former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick to take charge for the remainder of the season, hiring him on an interim basis.
United have enjoyed an upturn in form since Carrick’s arrival, but a decision on who will take on the regular role in the summer is still up for debate.
One name to cross off the list
Should performance levels remain high, Carrick will certainly be one of the favorites for the full-time position, but INEOS will no doubt think long and hard about what is a huge decision for the club.
A host of high-profile names have been linked to the position, but it appears a long-standing target will disappear from the market at the end of the summer.
As reported by The mirrorZinedine Zidane has “verbally agreed” to become manager of the French national team at the end of the World Cup.
Current boss Didier Deschamps will guide Les Bleus through the tournament, but will see his contract expire when France’s participation expires.
Reports in France say Zidane will step into Deschamps’ shoes, with the latter set to leave the job after leading his country through successive World Cups and winning the famous trophy in 2018.
Zidane recently spoke about his possible return to the dugout, calling the national team role the job of his dreams.
“It will happen very soon. I would like to be the head coach of the French team one day. I will definitely return to coaching,” he said.
End of a saga
The news will not only boost Carrick’s ambitions but would also put an end to the long-standing flirtation between United and the former Real Madrid man, at least for the time being.
Zidane has been regularly linked with taking over at Theater of Dreams, both before and after his hugely successful spell as coach in the Spanish capital.
However, despite the rumours, a deal never felt so close, with Manchester never really appealing to the legendary Frenchman enough to make the move.
INEOS will no doubt be aware of the developments, but will seemingly be able to cross Zidane off their list as they continue to scour the world for the most suitable candidate.
Meanwhile, Carrick’s side will be hoping to continue their good form and further cement their place in the Premier League’s top four after a weekend of decent results so far.
With both Aston Villa and Chelsea dropping points, United’s first trip to the Hill-Dickenson Stadium on Monday evening looks all the more important, with three valuable points up for grabs against Everton.
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