Zinedine Zidane has reportedly turned down a one-year contract worth £84million to manage in Saudi Arabia.
After calling time on his legendary playing career following the World Cup final in 2006, Zidane spent some time away from the sport before returning to Real Madrid to embark on a career in coaching.
After cutting his teeth during an 18-month spell in charge of the club's reserve team Zidane would take the top job in January 2016 following the dismissal of Rafa Benítez.
The Frenchman proved to be an instant success in the dugout, winning three consecutive Champions League trophies, an unprecedented feat in the modern era.
However, after a second stint in charge of the club came to an end in 2021 Zidane has yet to take on another managerial position.
And according to a report from L'Equipe, it is not due to a lack of suitors.
A report from the French outlet claimed Zidane has been offered €100m (£84.3m) to take charge of Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
The club have been without a permanent manager since parting ways with Jorge Jesus in May, and are on the lookout for a new boss with the revamped Club World Cup on the horizon.
Following Zidane's refusal, the club are said to be nearing a deal to appoint Inter boss Simone Inzaghi following the Italian's defeat in the Champions League final on Saturday.
Zidane's decision not to take the Al-Hilal job is said to stem from his intention to succeed Didier Deschamps as the manager of the French national team.
Deschamps announced earlier this year that he would step down from the role after more than a decade in charge following the 2026 World Cup.
And speaking this week Zidane firmly put himself forward to be Deschamps' successor.
'I feel legitimate in the France team,' he said. '[It is] where I played and spent almost twelve, thirteen or fourteen years as a player. Of course, it's a dream, I can't wait.'
Wuhadeiktz
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zidane only wants french national team manager job
MD412
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he is better than your favorite coach this is fact, don't forget he is the only and one coach that lifted 3 UCL in a row period, argue with your keyboard!!!!
MD412
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Lazy man😏 he's afraid 😟😳 of defeat
he is better than your favorite coach this is fact, don't forget he is the only and one who lifted 3 UCL in a row
PrincePowell
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you not true Madrid fan
you just explained the type of person that you are
JPierre
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After waiting so long for the Madrid job now you should be looking somewhere else.
Riwabcdeiz
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He’s just waiting for Manchester United job,,,🚀🚀
Zidane will never coach Man United in this struggling time
Riwabcdeiz
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I can always tell people that Zidane is not a good coach, he only know how to manage Real Madrid With player's like Ronaldo, Marcelo, Kroose, Modric and so on
Jehbcelotz
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You’re so disrespectful. Zidane is a family man. Will never go to soulless Saudi money. Will never go to psg for money because he’s Marseille. He will take the French team to continue Deschamps ‘s work. Who was continuing Laurent blanc rebuilding of the squad. They are French first World Cup winners. They live and breathe for that jersey. And we are grateful. Zidane aura and respect from the players will sure have the same effect than with Madrid. Allez les bleus.
hen2020
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In zidane do line new do line there all line there, in ministry to educate minister ministry to education lined lottery line communication ministry line uk same united Soviet socialize republicans lined china line north korea all line north america do line there said line in booklet do line there all line there do line them .
lariwell
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he only coaches by chance, always looking for an already made club where he won't make a mistake
you not true Madrid fan
Litelntz
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He’s just waiting for Manchester United job,,,🚀🚀
yet he didn't take Maan u job yall ended up with amorim
nuuemnpt
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France's team is straight 🔥. Hopefully, their manager employs a good tactic for world cup.
mizdimty
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he only coaches by chance, always looking for an already made club where he won't make a mistake
wait until the oil money runs out, Saudi will go back to eating sand. 100 million to coach for one year?
PrincePowell
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he only coaches by chance, always looking for an already made club where he won't make a mistake
Nokbikmsy
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Zidane don't have confidence,he no trust himself,na ready make job he dey fine if u don't loss u can't win
descarts
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Not only Zidane everyone wants to manage this squad. You just have to build the chemistry, the rest their individual brilliance will do.
GaddafiJamal
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Lazy man😏 he's afraid 😟😳 of defeat
Very Sh*t Coach With Much Luck 🤧🤣
Footballislife0811
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This Zidane coach is like Madrid Always looking for ready made team 🤣France already won everything with dechamp yours is nothing special
Lacacekmsu
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That moffie will never Coach again...
Hosbdemntz
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He’s just waiting for Manchester United job,,,🚀🚀
IBRAHIM5O
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Lazy man😏 he's afraid 😟😳 of defeat
poeabcsy
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Is Zidane still a coach?😂😂🐐
mizdimty
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Hypocrites everywhere. If he takes the job, they will say he only went for money. If he doesn't, they will say he is afraid of challenges. Miserable people of the planet, they can't be pleased.
Lawadeiuyz
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he knows he is not a good coach he was luck to have Madrid who were good even I can coach that team and I will win,,zindane why do u want to take the france national team when there's someone else.
Pepaeit
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make he go to England to prove himself as the hypocrite Ronaldo fans dey tell messi.
Tehceimtz
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Zidane is just to fool of himself ! Must you take the France job . What does he want to do in France that the present coach of France as not done !