April 20th 2024.
Zinedine Zidane, the former manager of Real Madrid, has expressed his strong desire to return to the world of football management. However, he is taking his time in making a decision on where he wants to go next. Despite being linked to top clubs like Bayern Munich, the Frenchman seems to favor a move to Manchester United.
After Thomas Tuchel's departure from Bayern, Zidane has emerged as the frontrunner to take over the reins at the Allianz Arena. This news comes after Xabi Alonso, the first choice for the job, announced that he will be staying at Bayer Leverkusen next season. The second choice, Julian Nagelsmann, also signed a contract extension with the German national team until 2026. With limited options in a competitive market, Zidane, who has been out of the game since leaving Madrid in 2021, is a highly sought-after manager.
During his first stint at Real Madrid, Zidane achieved a remarkable feat by winning three consecutive Champions League titles. However, the Frenchman has previously expressed doubts about managing outside of France, Spain, or Italy due to his lack of fluency in English or German. Despite this, reports from Spain suggest that Zidane is close to securing a deal with Bayern this summer, with the club's board agreeing that he is the best candidate available.
However, it appears that Zidane has some reservations about a move to Bavaria. According to L'Equipe, the Frenchman is not keen on relocating to the area, does not have a good grasp of the German language, and is not interested in managing in the Bundesliga. Instead, he has his sights set on Manchester United and is closely monitoring the situation of current manager Erik ten Hag. Zidane's ability to communicate in English gives him an advantage over other candidates, and he also believes that the Premier League is the best league in the world.
Meanwhile, Manchester United's board is taking their time in deciding on ten Hag's future. The Dutchman still has a year left on his contract, but with the team set to miss out on Champions League qualification, his position is uncertain. As they prepare for their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry on Sunday, the Red Devils continue to keep their fans in suspense about their next manager. But one thing is for sure, Zidane's return to management is highly anticipated by football fans all over the world.
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