'Difficult' challenge at Man Utd appeals to former star who's ready to return

Daily Mirror

7 hours ago

Former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has opened up on his coaching ambitions and the possibility of managing the Red Devils in the future
Nemanja Vidic has expressed his ambition to take the helm at Manchester United someday.
Signed by Sir Alex Ferguson back in December 2005 for £7million, Vidic turned out to be a bargain as he rose to prominence as one of the top defenders in the Premier League.
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During his trophy-laden stint in Manchester, Vidic celebrated winning 15 major honours, among them five Premier League crowns, before Louis van Gaal showed him the door following a dip in performance and injury woes.
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The Serbian ace hung up his boots after an 18-month spell with Inter Milan, with persistent injuries calling time on his playing days.
Although Vidic has previously discussed delving into coaching, his main focus currently is his family, especially with three young kids at home.
Nevertheless, Vidic admits to harbouring managerial dreams at the hallowed Old Trafford ground.
"If I was to manage or coach anyone, it would have to be Manchester United," he disclosed on The Overlap. "I like things when they're difficult and to change something from difficult to good, this is something I like to do."
Considering his immediate future, Vidic said: "I'm open an opportunity to be a coach, or to work in football as a Sporting Director, or even the Serbian President of the FA – that was the plan a few years ago – it didn't happen but maybe it could happen in the future."
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Vidic went on to open up about his ventures off the pitch and how his drive for excellence transcends into business.
He said: "Obviously, what I'm doing outside [of football], business wise, creating a company which is going to be not just successful but is going to be who I am as well.
"Everything I do, I like to do the best I can, and to produce the quality. In the business I'm doing now, with the apartments, that's what I'm trying to achieve as well. To create good apartments and nice buildings, which I'm going to be proud walking in, and being proud of what I've built."
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The ex-United star discussed the difficult side of fatherhood, especially when it comes to watching his son follow in his footsteps. He added: "It's difficult watching my son play football because he's playing centre-back and I see everything in terms of what he can do better.
"I'm the type of person that when they see, they have to say – I can't keep it to myself. He's learning now to accept that but it's good. I like watching him when I see his improvement and in the last year, he has improved a lot."
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He also reflected on the family atmosphere at home and the subject of footballing expectations placed on his children.
"In my house, we don't really talk much about football," Vidic said. "We don't talk about how many trophies I won – I'm not much in the media. People are always saying, 'Your son has pressure' – I don't think he has any pressure. He has an advantage.
"Everyone knows who his dad is and the first thing they are going to do is compare and see how good he is. So, people will come to watch you, and if you are good, you are good."
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