According to rumors, Zinedine Zidane won’t lead PSG this summer since he wants to lead France after the World Cup.
The former Real Madrid manager expressed his intention to continue coaching although he made no mention of his potential next stop.
Zidane was reportedly PSG’s first option to succeed Mauricio Pochettino, who is anticipated to be fired in the upcoming days.
A new manager with a track record of success in the Champions League, which has eluded them, is reportedly in high demand by club executives.
But while looking ahead, the strategist hasn’t shown much.
He told Telefoot, “I want to keep going, I still have this flame, football is my love.” “I’m 50 years old, content, and happy, and that’s what matters most.”
After leaving Real Madrid in May of last year, Zidane took a year off from playing.
He then departed the team for the second time, although during his first tenure as manager, he led them to three Champions League triumphs and 11 overall trophies.
The World Cup champion has been connected to several high-profile posts since leaving his job, including leading the France national team.
He will, however, be passed over for the upcoming PSG opening. It is anticipated that pleasant CEO Christophe Galtier is in command and will take the initiative.
Indeed, according to RMC Sport, Zidane has turned down PSG’s offers because he is determined to lead the French national team after the 2022 World Cup.
He is not completely shutting the door on the club, the same publication continues.
This is true despite claims that a contract with Zidane had already been signed.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the swap was ‘closed’ before Pochettino left for the Far East, and Zidane was swiftly chosen as Pochettino’s replacement.
He allegedly met with club executives there to finalize his contract’s small print and strategize for the upcoming season, however, talks subsequently broke down.
After signing superstar Kylian Mbappe to a new contract and choosing to fire Pochettino, PSG has decided to make significant changes throughout the whole organization.
Despite having an all-star lineup that included Lionel Messi and Neymar, the former Tottenham manager won the Ligue 1 championship but fell short in the Champions League.
Luis Campos was introduced as PSG’s new football advisor off the field.