Neither PSG nor United, Zinedine Zidane excites Kylian Mbappé and moves Bernabéu: 'I'll coach...'

To talk about Zinedine Zidane is to talk about the living history of Real Madrid. The Frenchman marked an era at Bernabéu and with the French national team. His elegance, winning character, and unmatched talent have made him one of the most beloved figures among Madridist fans.

After hanging up his boots, Zidane signed off on one of the most successful periods in modern Real Madrid history as a coach. His leadership from the bench, his emotional intelligence, and his ability to manage locker rooms full of stars elevated him to the status of legend.

Between 2016 and 2018, he won three consecutive Champions League titles, something no other coach had achieved in the modern era. His legacy on the Madridist bench is as majestic as the one he left on the field.

Zinedine Zidane looks for a team

Since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021, the soccer world has been watching to see what his next step would be. Zinedine Zidane, however, has chosen to keep away from the spotlight. Still, despite this, he hasn't lacked top-level offers: PSG or United have tried to lure him without success.

Now, finally, the Frenchman has cleared up all doubts about his future. In statements to La Gazzetta, Zinedine Zidane has confirmed what his main goal is. "My goal is to coach the French national team; I feel I have the confidence needed to take charge: it's a dream and I'm eager to fulfill it."

Maximum happiness for Kylian Mbappé and joy at Bernabéu

His statements have not only caused excitement in the French national team, but also in Madrid. Players like Kylian Mbappé, Tchouaméni, or Camavinga are delighted to be coached by a figure of Zinedine Zidane's caliber. The connection between the coach and this generation of French talents would undoubtedly be a turning point for the future of "Les Bleus."

At Bernabéu, the news has been received with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. The Madridist fans have immense affection for Zinedine Zidane, both for the titles he won and the way he did it. Knowing that he could return to the bench to fulfill his dream of coaching the French national team has sparked a wave of good wishes.

French soccer, meanwhile, is holding its breath waiting for that moment to arrive. Zidane is ready, the French national team is experiencing a golden era, and the bond between the two seems inevitable. If Zizou has shown anything throughout his career, it's that every time he returns, he does so to mark an era.