French football legend Zinedine Zidane is nearing a return to coaching after more than three years since leaving Real Madrid in summer 2021 ⚽🇫🇷.
Zidane appeared on Monday evening in Toulon, France, during a charity match supporting the "Smile and Hope for Life" association. Though he did not play, his comments about returning to coaching attracted widespread attention.
The 53-year-old Zidane told RMC France: "I will take the role of coach a little here," and when asked about a potential return, he joked: "Soon as well," signaling that his comeback is imminent.
Since leaving Real Madrid, Zidane has been linked with several major European clubs and is considered a leading candidate to take over the France national team after Didier Deschamps steps down following the 2026 World Cup in the USA 🇺🇸.
Zidane’s Real Madrid Record:
Zidane managed Real Madrid across two spells, from January 2016 to May 2018, and March 2019 to May 2021, covering 263 matches with outstanding achievements.
He won 11 titles with the club, including:
Three UEFA Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, two Spanish Super Cups, two FIFA Club World Cups, and two UEFA Super Cups 🏆.
The French coach recorded 105 wins in his first spell and 69 in his second, alongside 28 and 25 draws, with a total of 36 losses during his tenure.
Zidane’s managerial achievements have made him one of the most successful coaches in Real Madrid history, and his anticipated return is highly anticipated by football fans worldwide 🌍.
