Zinedine Zidane Rules Out Taking Bayern Munich Job

Zinedine Zidane, the former manager of Real Madrid, has been linked to the soon-to-be open position at Bayern Munich, but he has declined the opportunity to take over.

Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Bayern Munich, stated earlier this year that he would be leaving the Bavarians this summer. Since then, the team has been actively seeking a replacement. Zidane has been connected to the vacant position with the Bavarians; however, the renowned French midfield player has now openly declined the offer.

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The Frenchman visited the F1 Grand Prix in Miami and was questioned by Sky Sports Germany [via @Plettigoal on X]: “Who will win between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich this weekend? Hopefully Madrid. But it’s going to be a difficult game.

“Will I be Bayern Munich coach in the future? No. I’m going to watch the game.”

The turndown by Zidane will be yet another dagger in the chest for the Bavarians with the likes of Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann and Ralf Rangnick having already turned down the job. Bayern have also been reported to be thinking about making a U-turn on the Tuchel situation, however, they have outright denied the same.

As the club’s administration searches for a suitable Tuchel replacement, the German coach will be getting his team ready for their Champions League second-leg match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, May 8, with the goal of getting to the Wembley final.