- Manchester United has been told to wait until July 2019 before they can hire Zinedine Zidane
- The Red Devils recently fired their manager Mourinho and replaced him with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
- Zidane was said to have met United's chief Woodward earlier in the year but both failed to reach an agreement in the meeting
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly told Manchester United chief Ed Woodward the only condition that will make him sign for the Premier League club.
The French tactician who was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer reportedly said he would not be available to take up the club's job until July 2019.
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However, the Red Devils have hired Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on interim basis until the end of the season since sacking Jose Mourinho.
The Portuguese spent two and a half year at Old Trafford after winning an Europa League and EFL Cup in his first year at the club.
Keys claims Woodward immediately turned to Zidane but the former Real Madrid boss was against taking charge in the middle of the season.
“United have also spoken to Zidane,” Keys wrote on his blog. “After meeting in Paris two months ago, they made him an offer this week that he was unsure about.
“His preference is to start work in July - if the job is still on offer.
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“I don’t blame Woodward entirely for missing out here - but what a statement that would’ve been - putting in a three-time CL winner, whilst as the same time re-structuring the club - like Liverpool - top to bottom.
“Perhaps he should have locked Zidane in a room and refused to let him out until he said ‘yes’.”
He takes his first training session today as United caretaker boss following Jose Mourinho’s sacking after two-and-a-half years in charge.
After being appointed, Solskjaer said: “Manchester United is in my heart and it’s brilliant to be coming back in this role.
“I’m really looking forward to working with the very talented squad we have, the staff and everyone at the club.
Woodward said: “Ole is a club legend with huge experience, both on the pitch and in coaching roles.
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“His history at Manchester United means he lives and breathes the culture here and everyone at the club is delighted to have him and Mike Phelan back.
“We are confident they will unite the players and the fans as we head into the second half of the season.”
Legit.ng recalls that former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane enrolled for English lessons in preparations for his proposed Manchester United managerial job.
The Red Devils are not okay with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford this season in the Premier League after poor results and also the row between him and Paul Pogba.
According to the report by UK Sun, Frenchman Zinedine Zidane has set his sights on the Old Trafford job after rejecting numerous jobs that came his way since leaving Real Madrid.
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