Zidane seeks Manchester United manager role amid Henry's remarks
- Zinedine Zidane has been out of work since May 2021 and has been linked with several clubs.
- Thierry Henry revealed that Zidane is focused on managing the France national team rather than pursuing other club jobs.
- Currently, Zidane's pursuit of the national team role is complicated by Deschamps' ongoing contract until 2026.
Zinedine Zidane, the former Real Madrid manager, has been linked to several coaching positions but has expressed a strong desire to lead the France national team. Since leaving Real Madrid in May 2021, his name has circulated in connection with various clubs, including Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United. Thierry Henry, Zidane's former teammate, has stated that Zidane is primarily focused on the national team role rather than club management, emphasizing his past successes with Real Madrid as a reason for this preference. Although Zidane's pursuit of the France position continues, Didier Deschamps currently holds the national team manager role and is contracted through at least 2026, making Zidane's ambitions more complicated. Recently, Zidane's name appeared again in discussions about managerial positions, with speculation mounting around Erik ten Hag's potential replacement at Manchester United, following the club's struggles under his leadership. In addition to Zidane, Xavi, another top coach, has also been mentioned as a candidate for the United job, reflecting the ongoing turmoil at the club as they seek to improve their standing in the league.