Real Madrid’s French coach Zinedine Zidane was captured reacting during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid CF and SD Huesca at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on March 31, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
Manchester United reportedly starting to prepare a list of alternative names, aside from Gareth Southgate, to replace Erik ten Hag next season. There are 10 names on the list, including Zinedine Zidane.
Ten Hag’s position as the coach of MU next season is still uncertain. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new owner who owns 25% of Man United shares, has the authority to determine the new coach.
Several names of potential replacements for Ten Hag have started to surface, from Gareth Southgate, Agne Postecoglou to Zinedine Zidane being included in the candidates.
The name Southgate emerged from Ratcliffe’s recent discussions. As it came directly from Ratcliffe’s mouth, Southgate is being speculated to lead MU next season.
However, despite being a hot topic, as quoted from Mirror, Southgate chose not to further discuss the rumors of being a strong candidate for the Red Devils coach.
According to Southgate, he is still under contract as the England coach and only wants to focus on the 2024 European Championship. “I certainly won’t be talking to anyone else, I’ve never done that. I’ve been working for eight years and will never be happy talking to others while I’m still working, so I don’t know if that answers your question,” said Southgate.
“My focus is on the European Championship. If we sign a contract here beforehand, then everyone will say, ‘Why did you sign a contract before the Euros where you have to prove yourself?,” Southgate added. (jr)
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