QPR defender, Rio Ferdinand, has stated that he aspires to become the manager of his former club, Manchester United, after he retires.
The 35-year-old, who spent 12 years at Old Trafford, foresees a future in the dugout where Sir Alex Ferguson guided the Englishman and his teammates to six Premier League titles during Ferdinand’s time at the club.
"I am not going to look that far ahead. I am taking all my coaching badges and everything I need to do and then we shall see what opportunities arise," he told theManchester Evening News.
"I am not stupid enough to think that I will pass all my badges and then Manchester United will come asking me to become their manager. But I want to be the best in whatever field I go into and that means managing a big club like United or your country.
"Every player and manager will tell you that when you are growing up you want to play for the best team and it is the same in management.”
The former Leeds United centre-back did emphasize, however, that he wants to remain focussed on finishing his playing career at QPR this season on a high.
"I am not thinking that far ahead yet. I don't have those dreams at the moment. I am still thinking of finishing this season at QPR and going from there,” he added.
“I want to pass my badges first and then once you pass those I can start dreaming and having ideas about where I want to be."
Ferdinand concluded by backing the new-look Manchester United to succeed under Louis Van Gaal.
"United are meant to be struggling and having a terrible season yet they are fourth in the league. If they hit a bit of form and consistency then they are going to be up there," he noted.
"I don't see it being a problem getting into the Champions League spots. I think they will comfortably get into the top four and then it is a case of building back from there.”
Ferdinand signed for United from Leeds in 2002, commanding a record fee for a defender of £30 million.
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