05 Jun “I’m the man to do it”: Maradona wants Manchester United manager job

Iconic football figure Diego Maradona says he should be the next manager of Manchester United in order to return to the club to past glories.

United have struggled since the retirement of legendary coach Sir Alex Ferguson, with the likes of David Moyes, Louis Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho all failing to replicate the success of the great Scot.

Former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer currently has the job of rebuilding a squad that finished sixth in the Premier League last term and ended trophyless for a second straight season.

Maradona believes he could deliver silverware back to Old Trafford.

“If Manchester (United) need a coach, I’m the man to do it,” Maradona told FourFourTwo.

“I know they sell lots of shirts around the world, but they need to win trophies, too. I can do that for them.

“Manchester United used to be my favourite English team for so long. So many great players and a great team under Alex Ferguson.

“But now I have to say Man City (are my favourite English team). I know you shouldn’t change like that but it’s because of Kun (Sergio Aguero). We speak a lot and he plays in a very good team.”

The Argentine World Cup winner currently manages lowly Dorados in the Mexican second division.