Sources told ESPN that despite rumors, there are no ongoing discussions between Bayern Munich and Zinedine Zidane for the retired French footballer to join the Bundesliga club following Thomas Tuchel’s decision to step down from the managerial role at the end of the current season.
Heavily linked with Bayern Munich by several Spanish media outlets, Zidane won three UEFA Champions League titles when he managed Real Madrid from 2016 to 2018 and again in 2019 until 2021. He also won two La Liga titles and two Spanish Super Cups.
Rumors of Zidane joining Bayern were amplified after fellow potential candidate, Julian Nagelsmann, extended his contract with the German national team until after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Still, it is believed that Zidane is not keen on the role due to the language barrier, not being fluent in English or German.
