Roy Keane has expressed his desire to return to management, and he has a specific role in mind.
The legendary Manchester United player, who has coached Sunderland and Ipswich in the past, has worked as Martin O’Neil’s assistant coach for much of the past ten years, though he hasn’t been a senior manager since 2011.
In recent years, a number of teams have made attempts to get him back in the dugout, but none have been successful.
While speaking on Stick To Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Keane stated he would consider accepting the Ireland manager’s position if it were ever made available to him.
“I enjoyed international football when I was a coach there, I like the dynamics of it where you’re not in everyday and it’s not about brining players in and dealing with the board every week,” Keane admitted.
“That does appeal to me, I did enjoy the dynamics when I was coaching with the Irish team – that could be an option.”
The former Ireland captain indicated that he would consider other alternatives as well, but it would require “the right challenge” to be accepted.
He added: “Not that you’re going to get the Real Madrid job, but it’s got to be the right challenge, the right club, and the right contract.
“I’ve had opportunities, but sometimes you get offered a contract and you have to look at it with self-worth, is it the right deal for you? I’d like to go back in [to management], but I’m not desperate to sign any contract for anybody.”
