The surprising announcement of Jurgen Klopp leaving the role of Liverpool manager has started the rumor mill going. During the rest of the season, the fans will certainly keep an eye on the new manager’s developments. Amid all this, to ignite a gigantic spark, Zinedine Zidane has rejected the offer to become the manager of the Algeria national team.
Since leaving the role as Real Madrid manager, the French legend has rejected several club offers. Despite this, the 51-year-old remains a man in demand because of his record as a manager. Will Zizou be tempted to reign the Kop?
Zinedine Zidane rejects a surprising offer amid the Liverpool links
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Many fans have wondered why a manager like Zinedine Zidane has taken no role after 2021. The news of Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool manager has brought back his name into the discussion. However, before the Reds’ offer arrives potentially, the Real Madrid legend received a rather striking proposal to manage a national team. It was from the Algerian national team. However, the 51-year-old immediately rejected the proposal. The Desert Warriors surprisingly performed clumsily as they finished last in their group in the African Cup of Nations.
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For the fans that are unaware, Zidane has a close connection with the African nation. His parents, Smaïl and Malika, are of Algerian nationality, adding fuel to the speculations of managing his country. Hence, a return would have been an emotional one. The report also claims this is not the first national team offer he has rejected. Zinedine Zidane has also rejected opportunities from the USA and Brazil.
It will be interesting whether Algeria tries to make another offer to lure the French legend. But the reality is also that the Reds will have to establish a massive push to win the services of the former Los Blancos manager.
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The French legend continues to dream of becoming the manager of a national team
One of the leading reasons why Zidane has not taken other offers is the French national team. Despite Didier Deschamps having a contract until 2026, links to the Les Blues have continued for the 51-year-old. Before appointing Marcelo Gallardo, Al Ittihad had offered him the opportunity to reunite with Karim Benzema. However, he rejected the lucrative contract from the Saudi League.
Hence, Liverpool is going to face a monumental challenge in luring the three-time Champions League winner. The 51-year-old French manager has also said he would reject an opportunity to manage Manchester United.
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It will be interesting to see whether Zidane can reject the opportunity of managing players who have similar ambitions of winning trophies as him. Will the Reds make an offer to the French legend? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.