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Charlotte Duncker

Diego Maradona believes he can turn Manchester United around

Argentine legend Diego Maradona believes he could be the man to turn Manchester United around.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to start rebuilding his team over the summer after United finished a disappointing sixth last season and missed out on a Champions League spot.

Plenty have had their say on what needs to happen at Old Trafford for the club to get back to its former glory days and Maradona believes he could be the man to guide them back to the top.

"If Manchester (United) need a coach, I'm the man to do it," Maradona said in an interview with 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. I know you shouldn't change like that but it's because of Kun (Aguero). We speak a lot and he plays in a very good team."

The 58-year-old currently manages Mexican side Dorades but believes his past experience would help United return to the top, although he admitted he is not keen on World Cup winner Paul Pogba.

"With United I liked Ander Herrera. Paul Pogba? Doesn't work hard enough," Maradona added.

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