Rio Ferdinand warns of 'massive appointment' at Manchester United after Erik ten Hag interview

Rio Ferdinand has warned the Manchester United board that the appointment of the next manager of the club is 'massive'.

Manchester Evening News understands that Erik ten Hag was interviewed for the vacant managerial position at Old Trafford earlier this week. It is believed at MEN Sport that Ten Hag is board's choice for the new manager but that they are not ruling out a move for an alternative, such as Mauricio Pochettino.

Speaking on the Vibe with Five YouTube channel, Ferdinand did not hold back in outlining how big a moment this is for United. He explained: "It looks like Manchester United are making a move in the management area and talking to people.

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"Erik ten Hag is on that list, Mauricio Pochettino as well. Listen, if it is Ten Hag then we’ve got to support him.

"But it’s a big decision, man. This is the one that changes everything at the club right now.

"This is the one that has to be the driver to the route to success, sustained success, to get the club to challenge again. It’s a huge decision man.

"This is a massive, massive appointment because we’ve been in a bad situation for far too long now. It’s about the culture of the club.

"You need someone who can put the right culture in place."

Reports have suggested that United would be looking to bring in a former player to be Ten Hag's number two if he was to be appointed. Robin van Persie and Ruud van Nistelrooy have both been mooted as possible assistants.

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