Manchester United‘s ongoing manager situation has taken another twist, and it’s about a candidate who has re-entered the mix for the Premier League.
Roberto De Zerbi and Marseille have parted ways by mutual agreement, ending his stint in France unexpectedly.
A heavy 5–0 defeat to PSG and a Champions League exit led to this decision.
Marseille confirmed that they all agreed on the need for a change.
De Zerbi had joined Marseille in the summer of 2024 after a successful time at Brighton, where he achieved the club’s highest-ever finish in the Premier League.
His first season in Ligue 1 was promising, with a second-place finish.
This season, however, has not gone as well.
Performance declined, pressure increased, and there were ongoing rumors of issues behind the scenes.
Now, interestingly for Manchester United, De Zerbi is reportedly eager to return to the Premier League, according to Ben Jacobs on X.
United remains in a managerial dilemma.
Michael Carrick is currently serving as interim manager and is performing well, but there are still uncertainties about the long-term plan.
De Zerbi’s name has been mentioned at Old Trafford as a strong candidate since Ruben Amorim was dismissed.
He’s not just being watched by United; Tottenham had their eyes on him too before they made their own managerial changes. With Thomas Frank’s recent departure, this interest may resurface.
Carrick’s unbeaten run has helped stabilize the situation and unify the team.
United now faces a significant decision: remain with the interim manager who has brought calm, or pursue De Zerbi for a fresh coaching direction.