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Hotly coveted! Will Zinedine Zidane soon be team boss?

Zinedine Zidane back on the coaching bench? According to the Italian newspaper "Corriere della Sera", the Frenchman is said to have at least one interested party. Namely the Saudi Arabian national team. 

Roberto Mancini has been coaching the desert state since the summer of 2023, but after recent disappointing performances, the Italian is said to be worried about his future. According to reports from the 59-year-old's home country, the association is seeking to terminate his contract, which runs until 2027.

Hot for Deschamps' job
This is where Zidane comes into play, as the former successful Real Madrid coach is said to be very popular with the Saudis. Most recently, the French first division clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Marseille had tried to sign the former attacking star - but without success. Zidane is said to be pushing for the position of French team manager, which is currently held by Didier Deschamps.

Zidane has been without a club since leaving Real in 2021. The three-time FIFA World Player of the Year won the Spanish championship twice and the Champions League three times as a coach with the Whites.