'Honestly' - Ayden Heaven names what he wants from next Manchester United manager
Man Utd plan to hire a new permanent head coach at the end of the season.
Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven admits he knows nothing about the club's search for a new permanent head coach.
Michael Carrick was appointed on an initial contract until the end of the season after Ruben Amorim was sacked from his role at the start of the year. United have officially begun their search for a permanent appointment, but will not rush the decision and will consider several candidates before a final decision is made.
Carrick has certainly boosted his chances of landing the role on a full-time basis, though club sources insist they will not be swayed by emotion amid their recent revival under the former midfielder. United are in a good position to secure Champions League football at the end of the season and want their new head coach to be capable of guiding them towards the Premier League title by 2028.
What Heaven wants from next United head coach
Ayden Heaven could have a key role at Manchester United under their next permanent head coach, though he insists he does not know who they might appoint.
The 19-year-old is looking towards the future and just wants United to appoint a manager who can take them a step further and get them 'over the line.'
In a conversation with Capital XTRA Breakfast on Friday morning, Heaven was quizzed by host Robert Bruce on United's managerial search.
“Ayden, before you go, there's one question all fans will want me to ask. We have a thing at [Manchester] United called ‘at the wheel.’ Who do you think we're going to be seeing at the wheel next year? Are you happy with how things are going right now?" asked Bruce.
“What's the wheel?" replied the United defender.
Bruce continued: “Who is at the wheel. Like, we've had Ole [Gunnar Solskjær] at the wheel, Ruben [Amorim] at the wheel. Right now, Carrick's at the wheel. Would you like to see Carrick next year?”
To which Heaven replied: “I don't mind, honestly. I'm just waiting to see, you know. Just whatever's going to get us over the line.”
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