The future of Zinedine Zidane is unlikely to be in Bayern Munich as the future plans are explained

As tends to be the case when any major job comes up, Zinedine Zidane's name has been in the headlines. Recent weeks have seen him mentioned as a potential Manchester United coach, and a candidate for the Bayern Munich job, while last summer it was Paris Saint-Germain who wanted him.

However Jonathan Johnson said Caught offside that, although he expected to return to the fold sooner rather than later— Zidane said so – it is unlikely to be before summer. The job he really wants is the France national team, which he was expected to get last year before Didier Deschamps' contract was extended until 2026. If France qualify for the Euros this summer , then, then. Zidane will be on hand to take his place.

If this was not the case, Zidane could begin to explore alternatives, such as former club Juventus, or hometown club Olympique Marseille, at least positioning himself for a potential opening. If a takeover of Marseille were to happen, that could allow Zidane a platform to build on. However, Johnson does not believe he will be Bayern's coach this summer.

Zidane has only ever managed Real Madrid, but he has done so with huge success, securing three Champions League and two La Liga titles in two spells, but his absence from the game from 2021 suggests he is not ready to skip it. in the game if he does. he does not feel that the opportunity suits him.