Maybes Posted 9 July 2006 Posted 9 July 2006 Marcello Lippi is set to quit his role as Italy coach after the world cup final, and join fergie at united as his under study and future replacement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://home.skysports.com/worldcup/article...with+Man+U+move Italy coach Marcello Lippi could make a move to Manchester United after the World Cup final, according to the Italian press. The former Juventus boss has masterminded the Azzurri's progress to the last two at this year's tournament, but his contract is set to expire after Sunday's game. The Italian Federation commissioner Guido Rossi has suggested he would like to keep Lippi in the role for the 2008 European Championship, but reports suggest he may well opt for a move to Old Trafford instead. Sir Alex Ferguson is rumoured to have earmarked the veteran tactician as a possible successor, for when he is ready to quit The Red Devils, so the role that he will be offered is not altogether clear. In the meantime, Rossi and Lippi are set to meet next week to decide on the future of the national job. Italy's under-21 coach Claudio Gentile could well take over the reins should Lippi turn down a new contract, but he is just one of a number of possible frontrunners. The European qualifying campaign kicks off in September so the Italians will be anxious to appoint a successor quickly. But in the immediate future the Azzurri squad will be solely focused on the challenge of France in Berlin, with the chance to add a fourth world crown to their trophy cabinet, they will also have the extra incentive of being able to sign their maverick manager off in the finest fashion.
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