By the editorial staff
Published on 01/26/2024 at 4:02 p.m., Updated on 01/26/2024 at 4:35 p.m.
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Without a coach since the elimination in the first round of the CAN, Algeria offered the position to Zidane. The latter declined.
Already eliminated from the African Cup of Nations, following a pitiful first round, the Algerian selection no longer has a technician at its head. Djamel Belmadi, resigned or sidelined depending on your point of view, is no longer in charge of the Fennecs. Who will replace him ? The names of Renard, Sampaoli and Halilhodzic have leaked to the press in recent hours. But according to The teamthe Algerian federation tried to approach Zinédine Zidane, whose ties to the country are known through his parents.
Without a club since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021, the legendary number 10 of the Blues, native of Marseille, would have been flattered by the interest but would not have gone further in the discussions. He declined the offer. What he has been doing for months, following also refusing Brazil and the United States. At 51, “ZZ” does not hide, he wants to take over the French team.
The only major problem is that the position is taken with Didier Deschamps. Under contract until the summer of 2026 with the Blues, “DD” might see himself staying and playing in the World Cup scheduled for Mexico, the United States and Canada in two years. But before that, there is a Euro (June 14-July 14) to be played in Germany this summer. Meanwhile Zinédine Zidane is patient. In the dark. But never in anonymity.
