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Still waiting for a new big challenge on the sidelines, Zinédine Zidane is Manchester United’s priority and the departure of Erik ten Hag at the end of the season is precisely in preparation.
Three years after his departure from Real Madrid, and while the position of coach of the France team will not be vacant before the departure of Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup, Zinédine Zidane has a choice to make: accept or not the incredible challenge proposed by Manchester United. “Zizou” never saw himself managing a Premier League team, not having sufficient command of the English language, but the conditions could be met for his arrival at the Red Devils…
What is more concrete is the departure of Erik ten Hag at the end of the season, according to English journalist Jacque Talbot (of the Times and the Guardian). The Dutch strategist has failed to restore Man United to the top of the Premier League. His choices of recruits coming from the Dutch championship did not convince, quite the contrary. Antony cost 95 million euros without ever establishing himself as a decisive player at Old Trafford.
Zidane priority
Man United is one of the most powerful clubs in the world and can largely offer a top team to “Zizou”. The Ballon d’Or 98 can very well get its message across in the Mancunian locker room, with strong relays in French, Spanish and Italian (like André Onana, Raphaël Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, captain Bruno Fernandes or Alejandro Garnacho) .
As a reminder, the club once masterfully managed by Sir Alex Ferguson is entering a new era with the takeover of Jim Ratcliffe. The British billionaire has only bought 25% of the club’s shares from the Glazer siblings for the moment, but has regained management of the club. Jean-Claude Blanc, CEO of Ineos Sport, will be one of the decision-makers behind the scenes at Manchester United. His main mission: to convince a certain Zinédine Zidane.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
