Speculation is rife that the esteemed former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, might be gearing up for a return to the touchline, poised to succeed Thomas Tuchel at the conclusion of the current season (2023/24).
According to reports circulating from Marca, Bayern Munich has allegedly extended an enticing offer to Zidane, eyeing him to assume the managerial reins at the onset of the 2024/25 campaign. It's rumored that former Bayern luminary Franck Ribery could potentially join Zidane's coaching staff as an assistant manager. This development comes on the heels of Bayern's announcement in February 2024, declaring Tuchel's impending departure following a lackluster season that saw them relinquish the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen.
Since departing from Real Madrid in May 2021, marking a hiatus of three years, Zidane has remained unattached to any managerial role. However, murmurs from sources in France suggest that Zidane might be harboring aspirations for the helm of the French national team, a position currently occupied by Didier Deschamps, who is expected to retain his post until the culmination of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
During his tenure at Real Madrid, Zidane clinched the La Liga title on two occasions, alongside capturing two Spanish Super Cups, two UEFA Super Cups, and two Club World Cups, embellishing his illustrious career with an impressive trio of UEFA Champions League triumphs.