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Rui Faria is a candidate being considered for the vacant Newcastle United manager’s role, according to journalist Duncan Castles.
The Sunday Times correspondent revealed that the former Manchester United assistant manager under Jose Mourinho is in the running to take over at St James’ Park.
Speaking on The Transfer Window podcast, Castles said: “There has also been an approach to the former Manchester United and Chelsea, Porto, Real Madrid, Inter assistant manager Rui Faria.”
“Very much fits into that category of young, talented coaches – he would actually be the most experienced of all of them.”
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The 44-year-old has recently taken his first role in management, in charge of Qatari side Al Duhail, where he has overseen 13 matches with a point per game average of 1.77.
As mentioned, Faria has worked closely with Mourinho in the past, assisting the Champions League winner in 156 matches in English football.