Zinedine Zidane has now been out of work for 20 months and has shown very little signs of returning as of yet.
The Frenchman left Real Madrid for the second time back in May 2021 after failing to win a trophy during the 2020-21 season.
But that campaign aside, he won 11 major titles during his two stints at Santiago Bernabéu.
Now the question on everyone’s mind is when and where will the former Madrid star take his next job?
Where next for Zizou?
Madrid, Spain. 22nd May, 2021. Real Madird’s coach Zinedine Zidane instructs players during a Spanish league football match between Real Madrid and Villareal CF in Madrid, Spain, on May 22, 2021. Credit: Pablo Morano/Xinhua/Alamy Live News 2FWJ3B5 Madrid, Spain. 22nd May, 2021. Real Madird’s coach Zinedine Zidane instructs players during a Spanish league football match between Real Madrid and Villareal CF in Madrid, Spain, on May 22, 2021. Credit: Pablo Morano/Xinhua/Alamy Live News (Alamy Stock Photo)
The Athletic claim that the jobs that appeal most to Zidane are Real Madrid, Juventus and Marseille.
Returning to Real Madrid would of course mean a third stint at the helm of Los Blancos.
Therefore, there could be a vacancy at the Bernabéu.
Juventus is a club Zidane has always been linked with given his time there as a player.
The Old Lady could well opt to change manager at the end of the season with Massimiliano Allegri having a very poor season.
But given their financial situation and the uncertainty in Turin, a return as manager for Zidane could be tricky.
Going back to his home country and joining Marseille would certainly be a big surprise.
However, OM are well in the race for Champions League football next season and this could be an exciting challenge for Zidane.
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