Zidane has turned down several high-profile roles, including offers from Bayern Munich and various national teams since he left Real Madrid.
Zinedine Zidane has poured cold water on speculation linking him with the Manchester United managerial position, citing the language barrier as a key factor in his decision.
The legendary Frenchman, who has been out of management since his second departure from Real Madrid in 2021, has consistently been linked with top clubs.
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However, in an interview with L'Equipe, Zidane revealed that he is reluctant to join a Premier League club due to his limited English proficiency.
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Cristiano Ronaldo backed to follow in footsteps of Zidane, Mourinho after leaving Al Nassr
Al Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could emulate the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Jose Mourinho according to ex-teammate Louis Saha.
"I understand English, but I'm not completely fluent in it. I know that there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work differently," Zidane explained.
The former Real Madrid star emphasised that communication is crucial for him to effectively manage a team. He stated that he prefers to work in an environment where he can fully engage with the players and staff without language limitations.
"Many elements come into play to win, it is a global context. I know what I need to win," Zidane added.
Since leaving Real Madrid, Zidane has turned down several high-profile roles, including offers from Bayern Munich and various national teams.
The 52-year-old has expressed his desire to return to management, but it seems unlikely that Manchester United will be his next destination.
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Bellingham, Buffon, Beckham, Zidane, and Bonmatí unveiled as cover for EA Sports FC 25
The cover stars of this year's EA FC ultimate edition are Aitana Bonmatí, Jude Bellingham, David Beckham, Gianluigi Buffon, and Zinedine Zidane.
Zidane's coaching career began with Real Madrid Castilla, the reserve team, in 2014. He was then promoted to the first-team manager in 2016, taking over from Rafael Benitez.
The ex-Juventus midfielder led Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018.