Manchester United have contacted former France head coach Didier Deschamps as a potential successor to Michael Carrick, according to Footmercato.
Carrick remains under scrutiny despite Tuesday’s 3-2 comeback victory over AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League.
Deschamps won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Nations League for the Blues before leaving his position in July.
The 58-year-old began his managerial career at AS Monaco and later took charge of Juventus and Marseille. He won eight titles in charge of the three clubs.
Deschamps is open to returning to club management. He was reportedly linked with Real Madrid, but the Spanish giants opted for Jose Mourinho instead.
He has also been linked with Juventus, but he is not open to a return to the Italian giants.
United have reached out to Deschamps in ‘recent days’, but it remains to be seen whether he would be convinced about joining the club.
The former France midfielder is not in a hurry to secure a new managerial role. He is said to be willing to wait until next summer before making a decision on his next destination.
United have several players who could thrive under Deschamps, which could explain their interest in him.
His approach is based on defensive organization, physical intensity, and quick transitions.
However, he came under criticism for not fully utilising France’s attacking players. His in-game management also came under scrutiny.
Deschamps also relied heavily on individual balance, a luxury he may not enjoy at United.
His record suggests that he is capable of building a title-winning squad, but his approach may not satisfy Man United fans, particularly during the early stages of his tenure.
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