Rio Ferdinand has backed Roberto De Zerbi as Manchester United's next boss, calling him a 'proper coach who gets players working and playing.' The former defender previously compared De Zerbi favorably to Thomas Tuchel, praising his tactical innovation and ability to implement his vision.
With De Zerbi recently leaving Marseille by mutual consent, the timing aligns with United's search for a permanent manager following Michael Carrick's caretaker spell. Ferdinand has consistently praised De Zerbi's coaching approach since tracking his career from Sassuolo through Brighton.