Lippi dismisses United link

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Manchester United after the World Cup.

Lippi, who is yet to confirm whether he will remain in charge of the national team after tomorrow‘s final against France, has been talked of as a possible successor Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.

“How can you work in a place where you don’t even know the language?” said Lippi when questioned about the possibility of going to the Premiership giants.

“It’s not true. All I am interested in is winning the World Cup and I find it useless to speak about the rest.

“If you don’t believe me, come and see where I will be in 15 or 20 days’ time. It will not be in Manchester. I will be in the middle of the sea,” added Lippi, a keen sailor.

Reports claimed Lippi would first work alongside Ferguson at Old Trafford.

The former Juventus coach has also been linked with a return to the Turin giants after Fabio Capello resigned for a second stint as Real Madrid coach.