The reason Zinedine Zidane does not want to manage Manchester United and replace Ten Hag

Zinedine Zidane stated that he does not plan to manage Manchester United and implied that he would not take on any club in an English-speaking country, as the language barrier is a problem for the Frenchman, who claimed he understands it but is not capable of speaking fluently as expected.

Zidane is one of the best coaches in the world; he left football, took over at Real Madrid, and won three Champions League titles. He receives many offers to take charge of a team, but so far, no project has appealed to him, at least regarding a club.

Zidane wants to coach the French national team and achieve a new World Cup title as he did as a player in 1998. Now that France has some of the best players in the world, it could be a good option for him, especially since the team has reached two consecutive World Cup finals with Kylian Mbappé leading the way.

Zidane has previously expressed that his priority is to coach in leagues he knows well, such as La Liga or Ligue 1. After his successful stint at Real Madrid, where he won three consecutive Champions League titles, Zidane has shown interest in a possible return to his former club or in taking on a new challenge in French football, specifically with the national team.

Another reason that may have influenced Zidane's refusal is the challenge of the language and cultural adaptation. The Frenchman does not speak English fluently, which could have posed a barrier for communication with players as well as with the media. Additionally, Zidane has always valued a work environment where he feels fully integrated, something that might have been more complicated for him in England.

Zinedine Zidane's Coaching Statistics

Real Madrid (2016–2018, 2019–2021) First Period: 2016 - 2018

• Matches managed: 149
• Victories: 105
  
• Draws: 28
  
• Defeats: 16
  
• Goals scored: 393
  
• Goals conceded: 160
  
• Winning percentage: 70.5%
  

Real Madrid Second Period: 2019 - 2021

• Matches managed: 114
• Victories: 67
  
• Draws: 25
  
• Defeats: 22
  
• Goals scored: 209
  
• Goals conceded: 104
  
• Winning percentage: 58.77%

Zidane's Coaching Achievements

Domestic Titles:

• 2 La Liga titles: 2016-17, 2019-20
• 2 Supercopa de España: 2017, 2020

International Titles:

• 3 UEFA Champions League titles: 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18
• 2 UEFA Super Cups: 2016, 2017
  
• 2 FIFA Club World Cups: 2016, 2017

Zinedine Zidane's Accomplishments

• Three-time Champions League winner: Zidane became the first coach in history to win three consecutive Champions League titles (2016, 2017, 2018).
• Undefeated in European finals: Zidane has a perfect record in Champions League finals, winning all that he contested.
  
• Unbeaten streak: In the 2016-17 season, Zidane's Real Madrid went on a 40-match unbeaten run in all competitions, the longest in the club's history.