Rio Ferdinand talks about the prospect of MU hiring Arteta

Manchester United's sudden sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim sent shockwaves through European football.

Immediately, the discussion about Amorim's successor became a hot topic, with Rio Ferdinand's comments on Mikel Arteta drawing significant public attention.

According to Rio Ferdinand, the former legendary Man United defender, Arteta might seriously consider leaving Arsenal if he receives a formal offer from Old Trafford."I don’t think he would turn down Manchester United."- Rio stated. This opinion sparked debate because Arteta is currently building an Arsenal team with a strong identity, stability, and ambitions for major trophies. However, Ferdinand believes the allure of Manchester United is something no top coach can easily ignore.

Ruben Amorim's departure happened amid reports of internal unrest at Manchester United. In a press conference after the Leeds United match, Amorim made tense remarks hinting at conflicts with the club's upper management. He emphasized that he was appointed as a true head coach, not just a trainer, and hinted at the possibility of seeking new challenges in the future. Nevertheless, Amorim lost the chance to decide his fate when the Manchester United board took action first.

With a winning rate of only 38.71%, the lowest among official Man United managers in the Premier League era, Amorim left Old Trafford with both regret and disappointment. For now, Darren Fletcher has been assigned to lead the team. The former Scottish midfielder, who won five Premier League titles with United, is expected to help stabilize the squad’s morale during this transitional phase.

Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United remains a dream destination for many top coaches. He mentioned names like Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Tuchel, and Xavi as potential candidates for the hot seat. Notably, Ferdinand stated that Pep Guardiola is almost the only Premier League coach unlikely to consider an offer from Manchester United, as he is very satisfied with his current position.

The most notable statement still revolves around Mikel Arteta. Ferdinand believes that although Arteta would never publicly admit it, deep down, the Spanish coach would seriously consider an approach from Manchester United. This is not the first time the former English star has made such a prediction, having previously declared that Arteta would 100% leave Arsenal to manage Manchester United if the opportunity arises.