Jaap Stam has urged Manchester United to overlook Michael Carrick for the permanent managerial position and instead appoint Roberto De Zerbi. Stam, a former United defender who won the Treble in 1999, believes the current Marseille manager would be an ideal fit for the club.
Carrick has impressed as caretaker manager since replacing Ruben Amorim, winning three consecutive matches and boosting United's Champions League hopes. However, Stam insists the club should target De Zerbi, praising his possession-based style and man-management skills.
“I like De Zerbi very much because of how he performed at Brighton and now in Marseille,” Stam said. “He plays possession-based football, sets players in positions that make it difficult for opponents to press, and is a good man-manager.”
Stam also advocated for signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, describing the midfielder as a player who would bring extra quality and dominance in possession. United have previously tried to sign De Jong and are prioritising midfield reinforcements this summer.
The Dutchman added: “Frenkie de Jong, but you probably need to bring a lot of money in. He's the type of player that brings extra quality to the team.”
