In the case of soccer managers at present out of labor, Zinedine Zidane is likely one of the greatest out there however he won’t be for lengthy because the Actual Madrid legend is alleged to have an settlement in place to turn out to be the following supervisor of Marseille ought to the Saudi Arabian Public Funding Fund (PIF) efficiently takeover the membership.
In accordance with a report in France Bleu Provence, Zidane has a theoretical settlement in place with the PIF, who’re additionally house owners of Newcastle United, to turn out to be the following supervisor of his boyhood membership ought to they take over the Ligue 1 facet sooner or later.
The Saudis are aiming to take over Marseille from present proprietor Frank McCourt and are eager to submit a bid, though it seems that, as issues stand, McCourt is unwilling to promote.
It’s believed that PIF have recognized OM as the perfect membership to take over because of their standing and standing in French soccer, and it could additionally enable them to straight compete with their regional rivals Qatar, who personal French giants Paris Saint-Germian.
Zidane has been out of labor since leaving Actual Madrid in the summertime of 2021 and has been linked to jobs reminiscent of Man United and the France nationwide staff within the time since. None of those materialised, leaving the Frenchman nonetheless and not using a job.
The 51-year-old has had a massively profitable profession in administration having gained three Champions League titles throughout two stints at Actual Madrid, alongside two La Liga titles. Nonetheless, nothing would evaluate to successful trophies together with his boyhood membership after years with out one.
