Emmanuel Petit has revealed that Zinedine Zidane is 'learning English' amid links to the Manchester United job.
Zidane has become one of the favourites to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the Manchester United hot seat after a terrible run of form as seen the Red Devils lose six of their last 12 games.
Petit, who played alongside Zidane in the French national team, says the former Real Madrid manager is learning English to help with his 'career' but insists it is not due to the Manchester United links.
The former Arsenal midfielder 'doesn't believe' Zidane will join Manchester United. He says the 49-year-old has 'no connection' with the Premier League and that it would be unlikely he would make the move.
Speaking to bookmakers.co.uk, Petit said: 'Communication is very important, so if you do not speak the language when you arrive at a club like Manchester United, that could be a big problem.
'I've been told that he has been learning English recently, so I think he knows it's important for his career, but Zinedine being linked with Manchester United – I don't believe it, to be honest.
'Of course, he's a big name but he never played in the Premier League and has very little connection with it, so as I said, I don't believe it.'
Nevertheles, Zidane was reportedly 'warming' to the Manchester United job earlier this week as it would see him reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane.
The 49-year-old has been out of a job since May - after the end of his second stint as Real Madrid manager - and could be open to linking up with Ronaldo and Varane again in England.
During his two spells in charge at Madrid, Zidane won three consecutive Champions League trophies, two LaLiga titles and two Club World Cups.
Therefore, the Manchester United hierarchy believe he would be a great addition to the club should they sack Solskjaer.
However, Zidane - who a won the World Cup with France - has also been touted as a favourite to replace Didier Deschamps as manager of the national team whenever he steps down.
LethalCloak
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Zidane should coach France team
true
jocabdnprs
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#stop the rumors AF. The other day Roggers is house hunting in Manchester, Roggers came out to debunk the rumors.
jezabdnpyz
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maguire was injured and I still believe he is a good defender not world class tho ole is biggest problem maguire is united's best defender since he came and a rough patch has made people hate him he is doing same with varane too
Yes.., The PROBLEM Is The Clueless One, Not The Players.
ManCityFanForever
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Zidane should coach France team
greenychance
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He’s learning English so that he can reject Man U and say them no in english
IilekaerastuscmOK
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He's good at all
Zakabdiklo
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I suppot that is good
Oiram1979
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I saw where someone said he is learning English to so NO to Man U. I laughed so hard, people were checking to see if I was ok lol.
Homckln
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His learning English because he wanna fix this crazy guy [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
AJAndy07
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He is learning English for his future Managerial Stints not Man Utd according to his former teammate
Metcmnptuy
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Ole go and returned no more, Zidan come on bord we all are going to be ur teacher, as a Nigerian we are good in English we are going to be having English classes with you whenever you yourself wants. Ole go go go go go.
madridtreyy
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Clueless ⭕le Speaks Perfect English But What State United Is Right Now?! It's The Quality That Matters.., Not How Well One Can Speak The Language.
maguire was injured and I still believe he is a good defender not world class tho ole is biggest problem maguire is united's best defender since he came and a rough patch has made people hate him he is doing same with varane too
Haybclnpsy
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waiting and see how ole will win the next five games and draw 2
Brenicug
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you go post this article daily maybe 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yemcdinsu
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Good
DonPaul
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How many times will he learn english to coach man u? Last two years or he was learning english to coach man u, now he's still learning english to coach same man u. Hmmmm
jezabdnpyz
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Truth is, and as great as ZZ was/is a player & now a coach, he too has never been known to be a great tactician of the game. Both Ole & Zidane actually share similar skills, which is they both rightly command great respect and are player/ego management specialists. Obviously, ZZ being the more experienced & superior choice, and proven serial winner of the two.
Bruz.., Majority Of United Players Don't Respect Solskjaer Anymore. They Are Keeping Quiet Simply Because Of His Legend Status. Players Management?! [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Clueless ⭕le Got None Constantly Playing Lazy Martial Last Season And Useless Fred This Season. The Treatment Towards Van De Beek.., Dalot.., Lingard.., Mata.., Diallo.., Romero And Sancho Is Disgraceful And Shameless.
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Tuchel Guardiola Klopp Conte Zidane? who's gonna stop the premier league teams in Europe???
winablpruy
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dats a good job
viecinopr
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Clueless ⭕le Speaks Perfect English But What State United Is Right Now?! It's The Quality That Matters.., Not How Well One Can Speak The Language.
Truth is, and as great as ZZ was/is a player & now a coach, he too has never been known to be a great tactician of the game. Both Ole & Zidane actually share similar skills, which is they both rightly command great respect and are player/ego management specialists. Obviously, ZZ being the more experienced & superior choice, and proven serial winner of the two.
bidbdelsty
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that is good
Fareiy8
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I prefer Erick Tan Hang Zizou is not that tactical genius...he won in Madrid coz he had world class players in their prime,
Then You Saying Man United Is Not A World Class Club No World Class Plyers=No World Class Club
Riybclmuz
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The one and only
jezabdnpyz
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Clueless ⭕le Speaks Perfect English But What State United Is Right Now?! It's The Quality That Matters.., Not How Well One Can Speak The Language.
viobclmnps
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Pep Guardiola has his number and Zidane know it so he will not move. Zidane is afraid of Guardiola
MichaelFrolian
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ZIDANE be like " Tap-in "
lilusko
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I prefer Erick Tan Hang Zizou is not that tactical genius...he won in Madrid coz he had world class players in their prime,
Vezonic22
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All Zidane needs to learn in English is "hey blokes, do as I say, U hear me?"
Arjenrobben11
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I am @SIDKAUSH and if Zidane join Man Utd I will murder myself
So when the football actually becomes better, this fcuktard will kill himself[Crylaugh]
YasrabCR7
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Zidane to Man Utd is a bold move !!
SonicSynchro
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Zidane right now be like, "YES I'm learning English but just to say NO to Manchester United job" 😂😂
cr7isdefogoat
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I am @SIDKAUSH and if Zidane join Man Utd I will murder myself
come out with real account mate
Arjenrobben11
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And I'm learning Chinese because I'm going to be the next Chinese president. Jinping better be gone
cr7isdefogoat
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to say no
kedacemnsz
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maybe he is learning to reject arsenal
♧Nfdb
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I am @SIDKAUSH and if Zidane join Man Utd I will murder myself
lol but sidkaush is man utd fans
♧Nfdb
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I am @SIDKAUSH and if Zidane join Man Utd I will murder myself
what
♧Nfdb
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Zidane to Man United is a great move.
MuyimbwaNelson
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I am @SIDKAUSH and if Zidane join Man Utd I will murder myself
You want it with boom or poison? try rope one man
sowbdeikru
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So Zidan cant speak English at all?
puIkit_10
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Zidane should rather learn Spanish so that *Once he takes over PSG , he can expel Messi from the club just like Laporta did 🤣
yotablntu
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I am @SIDKAUSH and if Zidane join Man Utd I will murder myself