A serial winner looms over Old Trafford! Conte emerges as Carrick's potential successor
The pressure on Michael Carrick has just acquired a very famous name. Antonio Conte is reportedly waiting in the wings should Manchester United decide to pull the trigger.
Details: According to Polymarket Sports, citing Corriere dello Sport, Antonio Conte is high on Manchester United's shortlist of replacement managers if the club decides to move on from Carrick. United currently sit 12th in the Premier League with just 5 points from 5 matches.
The 57-year-old Italian is currently a free agent after leaving Napoli, where he won Serie A, and his CV is tailor-made for a club in crisis: league titles with Juventus, Chelsea and Inter, and a reputation for instant impact wherever he lands. Italian media describe him as "waiting by the phone" and ready to consider an offer from Old Trafford. Carrick, who was only confirmed as permanent manager in May after a successful caretaker spell, has endured a brutal September: a derby defeat to Manchester City, a collapse from 2-0 up to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup, and now the club's worst league start in years. The manager himself insists he is not concerned, but reports suggest the hierarchy is at least drawing up contingency plans. Intriguingly, United may face competition: Milan and Juventus are also monitoring Conte, meaning any hesitation could cost them the most proven firefighter on the market. The international break now looks like the perfect storm window for a decision.
It's worth noting that Conte has never hidden his affection for English football, having won the Premier League and the FA Cup during his two seasons at Chelsea between 2016 and 2018.
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Miguel Solomons
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