Bayern Munich make their move for Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid icon wanted for vacant manager position

After missing out on Xabi Alonso, who announced earlier this month that he will remain as Bayer Leverkusen coach, Bayern Munich have now moved on to another managerial candidate: Zinedine Zidane.

Thomas Tuchel announced earlier this year that he will be leaving the Bavarian side in the summer, so a new manager will be needed for next season. Zidane, who has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid for the second time in 2021, is a main target, and Brand they reported that the initial contacts were made by Bayern.

In recent days, Bayern have contacted Zidane's agent to convey their interest in naming him as Tuchel's successor. Club officials want to know if Zizou would be interested in returning to the bench this summer.

Zidane has turned down several job opportunities in the three years since his departure Real Madrid, but Bayern may be the biggest club that has been offered a chance with. It remains to be seen whether he is open to taking over the reigns from the Bundesliga giants.