Zinedine Zidane is reportedly a leading candidate to succeed Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager, but the Frenchman has already snubbed the Red Devils once
Zinedine Zidane has previously stated why he wouldn't want to take the Manchester United job as pressure continues to mount on Erik ten Hag.
READ MORE: What Zinedine Zidane has said about possible return to management amid Manchester United linksSpeaking to L'Equipe shortly after, Zidane explained that he wouldn't be able to work in the UK due to the language barrier. "I understand English, but I don't fully master it," he said. "I know that there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work in a different way.
Zidane has had a somewhat unconventional managerial career. After two years at the helm of Real Madrid Castilla, he was promoted to first team coach in 2016. He clinched the Champions League in his debut season before successfully defending the title twice - becoming only the third manager to win the tournament three times after Bob Paisley and Carlo Ancelotti at the time.
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