Overview
- Speaking at the Festival Dello Sport in Trento, Zinedine Zidane said he will return to management, comments reported by Gazzetta Dello Sport and Gianluca Di Marzio.
- He stated that managing the France national team is a personal dream, with coverage framing him as a potential candidate once Deschamps’ deal runs through the 2026 World Cup.
- Zidane has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in May 2021, a hiatus marked by periodic links to PSG, Juventus, Manchester United and Marseille.
- He praised Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal, recalling a standout display against Inter at San Siro and also highlighting Vitinha and João Neves for their ball retention.
- He remains unattached and indicated he is waiting for the right project, while also naming Brazil’s Ronaldo as his pick for the greatest player he witnessed.