Zidane has not taken charge of any team since he left La Liga giants, Real Madrid in 2021.
By Kehinde Okeowo
French tactician and former midfielder, Zinedine Zidane, popularly known as Zizou Zidane, has said he plans to return to coaching in future.
He made this known while speaking at Festival Dello Sport recently.
Zidane has not taken charge of any team since he left LaLiga giants, Real Madrid in 2021.
Although he has been linked with several teams, the 53-year-old has refused to accept any offer.
While discussing his future, Zidane noted that he intends to return to coaching after a 4 year break.
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He, however, made it clear that his desire is to take charge of the French national team, Les Bleus.
Asked if he would be coaching again, Zidane said, “For sure I’m returning to work as head coach, it’s my plan.
“My desire is to become France head coach one day… let’s see,”
Les Bleus is currently being coached by former French international, Didier Deschamps.
But there are speculations that the former French captain could vacate the role after the 2026 World Cup.
