Carlos Queiroz Shortlisted for Manchester United Caretaker Role
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz has been shortlisted to take charge of Manchester United as caretaker.
Jose Mourinho has left Manchester United and now the club must turn its sights on appointing his immediate successor.
Queiroz, who served as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant between 2002-03 and 2004-08, being touted as a candidate to see the club through until the end of the season.
Queiroz has taken Team Melli to the World Cup twice during his reign and was close to helping the team escape its group with Portugal, Spain and Morocco at the finals in Russia last summer, Evening Standard reported.
Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is currently the favorite to take the position permanently. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, Antonio Conte and Laurent Blanc also are among the nominees.