04/19/2024
Without a doubt, the summer of 2024 will be dominated by the coaches. Big teams like Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and even Barcelona itself, which announced the departure of Xavi, They will be looking for a new helmsman for the 24/25 season.
Therefore, it is not strange that they have already clubs with their clear candidates. Bayern Munich announced the future change of Tomas Tuchel since February, and already ““tried” several failed options.
For example, Xabi Alonso, confirmed his stay at Leverkusen for next season, and Julian Naggelsman, his other favoritewas renewed by the German National Team this Friday.
Therefore, according to information from the French newspaper L’equipeZinedine Zidane’s option came to lightformer Real Madrid coach who has been free since 2021.
The deal is reportedly almost done, but “While the German team is very excited about the prospect, the coach have some reservations about it”.
Apparently, aspects such as the language, or the lifestyle in the cold land of Bavaria, explain why “Zidane is closely monitoring the situation at Manchester United“, according to the aforementioned French media.
Consistent with the above, in February, Foot Mercato published that Jim Ratcliffe, who recently bought 25% of the English club, would be interested in having Zidane as head of his new project.
A change of coach at Old Trafford would not be strange, then, the Red Devils under the command of Erick Ten Hag They currently occupy seventh position, equaling their worst league position since the creation of the Premier League format in the 92/93 season.
Zidane broke his relationship with Real Madrid in 2021 after a bad season, where they were eliminated in the Champions League round of 16 and finished second in the League behind Atlético de Madrid. A ‘wear and tear’ was accused in the relationship with people within the White House.
From that moment on, several teams such as PSG and Manchester United themselves sought him out in the recent past. But he was waiting for the position of the French National Team.
According to the Spanish media Mundo Deportivo, thanks to the recent renewal of Didier Deschamps as coach of the French teamZidane is ready to take on a club football project again.
It seems that the only coach with three consecutive Champions League titles in history is close to returning to the field.
