Former Brazil international Julio Baptista has thrown his weight behind Zinedine Zidane to potentially take over as manager at Manchester United in the future.
Baptista, who played alongside Zidane at Real Madrid, believes the Frenchman’s exceptional coaching abilities and vast experience make him a suitable candidate for the Red Devils’ managerial position.
In an interview with Ladbrokes (via Metro), Baptista praised Zidane as the best player he ever played with and emphasized the special experience of sharing a dressing room with him.
He expressed confidence in Zidane’s managerial prowess, citing his remarkable achievements such as winning the Champions League, and suggested that a move to the Premier League, particularly to Manchester United, could be on the cards for the former Real Madrid boss.
Baptista’s endorsement adds to the speculation surrounding Zidane’s potential future in English football, amid uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United following a challenging season marked by disappointing results.
With Zidane’s proven track record and esteemed reputation in the football world, Baptista’s endorsement fuels the discussion regarding his suitability for the managerial role at Old Trafford.
