Zinedine Zidane reaches 'verbal agreement' as Man Utd manager search takes twistFrench legend Zinedine Zidane has been tipped to become the next Manchester United manager and appears to have a decision on his long-awaited return to the dugoutView 2 Images Manchester United have been linked with Zinedine Zidane (Image: Getty Images)Zinedine Zidane has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to become the new manager of France after the World Cup. ‌In the four-and-a-half years since, Zidane has been linked with a number of roles including at Manchester United and another of his, former clubs Juventus. ‌According to reports in Italy, Zidane has reached a verbal agreement to take control of the French national team after this summer’s World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Compatriot Didier Deschamps is currently in charge albeit his contract is due to expire following the conclusion of the tournament. ‌Deschamps, 57, has been in charge of the French national team since 2012 and has led the nation to back-to-back World Cup finals, winning in 2018.

Source: Daily Mirror February 21, 2026 19:53 UTC