Zinedine Zidane is reportedly considering a potential managerial role at Manchester United as he contemplates a return to coaching this summer. Since departing from Real Madrid in 2021, Zidane has remained without a club, but recent speculation has linked him to the soon-to-be-vacant position at Bayern Munich.
Although Bayern had initially aimed to secure Julian Nagelsmann from the German national team, his recent contract extension has led to renewed discussions about Zidane’s potential appointment. While reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest that Bayern is nearing an agreement with Zidane, French outlet L’Equipe adds weight to the claim, though it emphasizes that Zidane currently lacks enthusiasm for the role.
Instead, Zidane is said to be keeping an eye on Erik ten Hag’s situation at Manchester United, with whom he has been linked in the past. Despite Ten Hag’s insistence that he will remain at Old Trafford next season, there are murmurs suggesting that new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS may opt for a change following a lackluster campaign, making Zidane an appealing candidate.
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Reports regarding Zidane’s future have varied since the initial speculation from Spain. While some outlets like kicker have placed Zidane on Bayern’s shortlist, others like Sky Germany and BILD refute any connection between Bayern and the former Madrid manager.
Zidane has previously expressed reservations about managing abroad, indicating a preference for fluency in the language of the league in which he coaches. However, whether his stance has evolved over the years remains uncertain. In February, Zidane mentioned Italy as a league of interest, citing his tenure at Juventus from 1996 to 2001.