Queiroz plans United stay

Assistant manager not looking too far ahead

By Lewis Rutledge   Last updated: 27th June 2008

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Queiroz: Happy at United

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Carlos Queiroz has played down speculation about his future by declaring that he is happy at Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant has been tipped to succeed Luiz Felipe Scolari as Portugal manager, while he has also been linked with a number of clubs including Benfica.

Queiroz accepts that nothing is ever a sure thing in football but he expects to continue in his current role for some time.

"I've been in the game too long to plan with any certainty beyond today," he said in the Daily Express.

"But in all likelihood I will be in South Africa next month with United for their pre-season tour."

Ferguson has spoken of Queiroz as a possible candidate for the top job at United and Queiroz is proud to be regarded so highly.

However, he believes it is far too early for him to start thinking about taking the reins from Ferguson.

He added: "I take nothing for granted. Sir Alex will be around for the next two or three seasons and a lot can happen in football in that time."

Dog eat dog

Queiroz has also hit out at Real Madrid as they attempt to prise Cristiano Ronaldo away from Old Trafford.

The Portuguese winger has a long-term deal at United but Queiroz accepts that is no guarantee of him staying.

"Contracts are becoming meaningless in football, for players and managers," he said.

"It is a now often a case of dog eat dog."