Announced in the viewfinder of Bayern by Marca, Zinédine Zidane is obviously not part of the short-list of the leaders of the Munich club, who are on the verge of bringing back Julian Nagelsmann, with three other options.
Zinédine Zidane was not contacted by Bayern leaders to succeed Thomas Tuchel, as claimed Marca a few days ago. The information from the Madrid newspaper (never very reliable) was destroyed by Fabrizio Romano, the journalist best informed behind the scenes of football, who announced on Tuesday the probable return of Julian Nagelsmann to the bench of the Munich club, a year later his sidelining.
The German media have a little more information this Wednesday: according to Abendzeitung, Bavarian media, Nagelsmann is indeed the number 1 lead and the current coach of Germany is ready to leave his current position to return to the helm of the Bundesliga juggernaut this summer after Euro 2024 in German lands. Managing director responsible for sport Max Eberl and sports director Christoph Freund are in charge of appointing the next coach.
Unai Emery targeted!
On the other hand, the two leaders continue to discuss with two other coaches, Ralf Rangnick and Unai Emery, respectively coach of Austria (first opponent of the France team at the Euro) and coach of Aston Villa. The former PSG coach would enter another dimension by taking the reins of Bayern. Roberto De Zerbi was also targeted but was not contacted, while the first idea was obviously to snatch Xabi Alonso from Leverkusen, crowned German champion last weekend.
“Zizou” is definitely not in Bayern’s plans for the coaching position. If he has always been reluctant to coach outside France, Spain and Italy, due to his imperfect mastery of English, the Ballon d'Or 98 is growing impatient, three years after his departure from the bench. Real Madrid. He will not be at the head of the Blues before the end of the 2026 World Cup and the departure of Didier Deschamps. Maybe it's time to lead Juventus, even if it's not a priority for the Old Lady either…
