Bayern Munich are close to bringing onboard Zinedine Zidane as the club’s new manager, MySportDab reports.
The Bundesliga giants have been in the hunt for a a new manager after they announced their decision to end their collaboration with current manager Thomas Tuchel following a dismal run of results.
High-profile European managers have been linked to the soon-to-be-vacant job at Allianz Arena with Thomas Tuchel’s imminent exit.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who is set to exit Anfield in the summer, was linked to the job before his agent quashed the rumors.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso was also a top candidate with Bayern Munich officials impressed with his sensational run with Leverkusen in the German topflight.
However, they will dealt a heavy blow when the Spaniard decided to stay put with Bayer Leverkusen beyond this season.
The Bavarians also eyed a possible return of Julian Nagelsmann, who has impressed with Germany national team since he was sacked at the club.
The club were reportedly close to bringing the 39-year-old back before they were dealt another blow as the German tactician chose to extend his contract with Germany national team.
Now, Zinedine Zidane has emerged as favorite to take over the soon-to-be-vacant dugout at Allianz Arena with Bayern Munich close to a deal with the football veteran.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Bayern and Zidane have reached agreement on almost all terms of a proposed managerial contract with just a few items yet to be sorted.
This development has ended speculations on Zidane’s possible next destination since he confirmed his decision to return to the dugout after his three-year sabbatical.
The French iconic football manager left Real Madrid in 2021 and stayed off football management for 48 months.
Despite his lengthy sabbatical, Zidane has an elephant and respected managerial background, having won three Champions League, LaLiga, and Copa Del Rey with Real Madrid.
