March 1st 2024.
Since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021, Zinedine Zidane has taken a break from management. However, it seems that he is still a highly sought-after coach in the football world. According to his former teammate Thomas Gravesen, Zidane would turn down an offer from Manchester United if it were to come his way.
Recent reports have suggested that United's new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has identified Zidane as a top candidate to replace current manager Erik ten Hag. However, Zidane has not taken on a managerial role since leaving Real Madrid at the end of the 2020-21 season, where he finished without any silverware. It seems that the 51-year-old is waiting for the right opportunity to come his way.
In the past, Zidane has ruled himself out of the running for the United job due to the language barrier. It seems that he is holding out for a return to Madrid, or perhaps a position at his former club Marseille or as the successor to Didier Deschamps as manager of the French national team. Gravesen revealed that when they spoke in Madrid two years ago, Zidane made it clear that these were the only roles he would be interested in.
Gravesen also expressed his admiration for Zidane's managerial abilities, citing the fantastic team he had at Madrid and his preparedness for the job. He believes that it would be a different situation at United, where ten Hag is currently facing challenges with the team. Despite the speculation, it remains to be seen if Zidane will make a return to management and if it will be with Manchester United.
In the world of football, rumors and speculation are constantly swirling, and it can be difficult to decipher what is true and what is not. However, one thing is for sure, Zidane's name continues to be linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe. As fans eagerly await his next move, it is clear that he will have plenty of options to choose from when he decides to return to the sidelines. Until then, we can only speculate and wait for an official announcement from the man himself.
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