Roberto de Zerbi shines for his second season at OM. The Italian managed to impose his paw and relaunch the club on the sporting level, as evidenced in particular by the broad victory against Ajax (4-0) in the Champions League and the success against PSG (1-0). This summer, despite several rumors of departure, he had reaffirmed his loyalty to the club, reassuring players and managers on his long -term commitment.
However, a new rumor is shaking OM. According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Manchester United would consider Zerbi as a priority in the event of departure from Ruben Amorim. The Italian, much appreciated across the Channel for his work in Marseille, checks all the boxes to direct the Red Devils.
Other coaches are also targeted by Manchester United if Zerbi's file is complicated. Graeme Bailey quotes Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth), Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) and Gareth Southgate, former coach of England. The club favors a track that already knows the Premier League.
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It would not be the first Mancunian approach. In 2024, De Zerbi had already refused a proposal from Manchester United, just before engaging with Marseille. This time, for Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia, a departure from “RDZ”, under contract with Marseille until 2027, remains unthinkable.
It remains to be seen how the Olympian coach will react if a new offer were to present himself in the coming weeks. OM will have to continue to manage this file, while uncertainty hangs over the future of Ruben Amorim in Manchester United.
