Zinedine Zidane has named the one club he wishes he played for after fresh speculation linking him with the Manchester United job amid Saudi takeover rumours.
The Frenchman is one of a select few players that have achieved huge success as both a player and a manager.
During his playing career, Zidane won three league titles and a Champions League, before guiding Real Madrid to three successive Champions League trophies from the dugout.
He resigned after that historic run, only to return in 2019 and win another La Liga title. Although Zidane has not managed since, he is not set to return to his hometown of Marseille with Universe Football on what has been described as a "special family project".
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While details remain unclear, there is It is speculation that it may involve a legends match.
For Zidane, it could also represent the chance to represent a club that he supported for so long, but never played for. He told Marseille's official website that not playing for the club was one of his biggest regrets.
Zidane said: "Olympique Marseille is in a good position. I never played here, but it was a desire that was never fulfilled.
"To be here at La Commanderie, to see the facilities... it looks like a big club. There are some really interesting things."
Zidane has been linked with a return to management in recent days.
On Wednesday , Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, sparked rumours on social media that Manchester United could be set for new ownership.
On X, he wrote: The best news I heard today is that Manchester United is now in an advanced stage of completing a deal to sell to a new investor. I hope he’s better than the previous owners."
Alalshikh's is known to have a strong relationship with Zidane, having met with him earlier this year to discuss potential future projects.
During that meeting, Zidane presented Alalshikh with a signed Real Madrid shirt, and signed Alalshikh's Almeria shirt.
The Spanish club were bought earlier this year by a Saudi investment consortium.
Zidane left Real Madrid for a second time In May 2021 following a trophyless campaign with the Spanish giants.
With Ruben Amorim's future at Old Trafford uncertain, Zidane's name has continued to circulate as a potential successor.
And if Alsheikh plays any role in a potential Saudi Arabian takeover of the English club, then Zidane's name could well be under discussion at Old Trafford.
Topics: Football, Manchester United, Saudi Arabia, Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid
James Taylor