Gary Neville says he has no plans to manage Manchester United despite being listed as the bookies’ favourite to succeed Louis van Gaal this week.
The new Valencia manager was speaking to Guillem Balague for Sky Sports ahead of his first La Liga game in charge and categorically ruled out ever managing United.
“No, I don’t see myself managing Manchester United at all. I know what I want to do in my life, and that’s not something that’s in my mind,” said Neville.
“From my point of view, this is important for me and a valuable experience.”
“I’m aware I need to succeed. Succeeding for me would be knowing these players have improved dramatically.
“Results come and go, I know we’re in a results driven business, but I have never looked at football like that since I’ve finished playing. I did when I was a player. As a part-owner, I think about moving forward in the next five, ten years.”
The news may disappoint United fans, who would undoubtedly love to see one of the famed Class of ’92 either succeed Van Gaal or become manager sometime in the future.
It looks like it’s Ryan Giggs’ to lose (unless Pep Guardiola comes calling).
