Lippi rejects rumours of Man United
switch
DUISBURG, Germany, July 8 (Reuters) - Italy coach Marcello Lippi
said on Saturday that reports linking him with a move to Manchester
United after Sunday's World Cup final against France were
untrue.
'There is no truth in these reports at all,' Lippi told a news
conference ahead of the final in Berlin.
Asked by an English journalist if he would be interested in joining
Premier League United, Lippi said through a translator: 'The fact
that I haven't understand a single word of what you just asked me
should give you an idea.
'You can't go and work somewhere if you don't speak a word of the
language.'
Lippi's contract with the Italian Football Federation runs out
after the World Cup and his future is uncertain. The former
Juventus coach has refused to discuss whether he will be staying
with the Azzurri or returning to club football.
'In 15-20 days you will see where I am,' said Lippi. 'It certainly
won't be Manchester,' he added.
Manchester United have also denied the English newspaper reports
which suggested Lippi could eventually take over from United
manager Alex Ferguson.
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