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Zidane set to replace Ten Hag at Man Utd?

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is now reported to be one of the candidates to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. 

The Red Devils have made a poor start to the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, winning just two of their seven encounters thus far, sparking speculation around the Dutch tactician's future at the club. 

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With the side sitting in 14th place on the EPL table, it has been suggested that the 54-year-old has little more than a game or two to try to rescue his position. 

It has previously been claimed that former Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel had been identified as a candidate to step into the hot seat at Old Trafford

While it is said the German tactician would be willing to take on the role, Zidane would now also accept the position if the Premier League giants were to approach him, according to TEAMtalk

It has also been suggested that Jean-Claude Blanc, who sits on the board of directors at United, has told minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe he is confident he can persuade the former France captain to take up the offer. 

Zidane, 52, is believed to have been waiting on the opportunity to take charge of the French national team, but current manager Didier Deschamps is said to not be planning on stepping down any time soon. 

This is understood to have caused a change of heart in Zidane, who was previously reported to be unwilling to consider the job at the Theatre of Dreams. 

The former Juventus playmaker has been without a club since departing his managerial position at Real in 2021, bringing an end to his second stint at the LALIGA outfit. 

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During his time at the Spanish giants, the tactician saw some incredible success, winning three UEFA Champions League trophies, two league titles, as well as two domestic cups, among other pieces of silverware. 

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