Zinedine Zidane to Manchester United? Fabrizio Romano has provided a crucial update as speculation continues to circulate around Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United.
Ten Hag has been under intense scrutiny following a poor run of results. Last week, the 53-year-old was said to be on ‘thin ice’ at United. According to a report from The Times.
With the club making their worst start to a season in 61 years, a number of names had been earmarked as potential replacements. The list also included former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane.
After being asked about the situation, Romano said:
“I saw all these stories and rumours around Erik ten Hag and his future. But from what I’m hearing, the reality is that internally, they never considered the possibility of firing Erik ten Hag.”
He added:
“Manchester United have never been in touch with Zinedine Zidane and Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United were quick to play down the reports last week. They’re saying it was “categorically false” that they had been exploring alternatives to Ten Hag.
That being said, the question was still put to Amorin in a press conference.following Sporting’s 4-2 win over Farense in the Portuguese League Cup.
When asked about United’s so-called interest, he said: “This year I’m not going to go back to the same conversation as last year. I’m not going to make any kind of comment on these situations.”
Zinedine Zidane reveals about man utd job:
Zinedine Zidane has already revealed whether he would be interested in taking the Manchester United job.
Speaking to L’Equipe Zinedine Zidane said:
“When I was a player, I could choose almost every club. As a coach, there aren’t 50 clubs I can go to. There are two or three possibilities.
“If I go back to a club, it’s to win. I say this in all modesty. That’s why I can’t go anywhere.
“For other reasons, too, I might not be able to go everywhere. Which ones? The language, for example. Certain conditions make things more difficult
“When people say to me: ‘Do you want to go to Manchester?’ I understand English but I don’t fully master it.
“I know that there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work differently. To win, many elements come into play. It’s a global context. Me, I know what I need to win.”
A World Cup, European Championship and Champions League winner in his playing days, Zidane also claimed three Champions League trophies in succession during his time as Real Madrid manager.
However, the Frenchman has been out of work since bringing a second stint as Real Madrid boss to a close in the summer of 2021.
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