Manchester United in contact with Zinedine Zidane

Published October 17th, 2024 - 11:33 GMT
Former French football player Zinedine Zidane arrives on stage during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / POOL / AFP)
Former French football player Zinedine Zidane arrives on stage during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / POOL / AFP)

Manchester United are reportedly in contact with French legend Zinedine Zidane.

Jean-Claude Blanc, INEOS' chief executive officer of sport, who previously worked at Paris Saint-Germain is speaking to the former Real Madrid boss.

The Independent says the Red Devil's minority owners INEOS are keen on bringing in Zidane, due to the team's current struggles under Erik ten Hag.

The 52-year-old is currently unemployed, and it has been revealed in the past the he does not speak English fluently.

It was also reported that he is eyeing the France job, and is planning to take over from Didier Deschamps when the time comes.

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