Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already given Zinedine Zidane assurances over taking Man Utd job
Manchester United target Zinedine Zidane continues to be linked with the top job at Old Trafford as a result of the club’s struggles so far this season under Erik ten Hag
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s vow to re-establish Manchester United as a world-class force in football will not be lost on long-term target Zinedine Zidane.
The legendary Frenchman, 52, has been linked with United many times over the last few years and it’s known that the former Real Madrid head coach has admirers within Ineos, including Jean Claude Blanc.
While it seems as though Ten Hag has been handed a reprieve for now, United’s interest in Zidane is unlikely to wane – even if it remains to be seen whether he would actually consider taking over at Old Trafford.
United’s standing in the game has taken a hit in recent years due to a lean period since the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down back in 2013.
Ratcliffe’s goals for the club, though, could convince somebody of Zidane’s ilk to consider coming in. Speaking after his investment in the club was confirmed in December, the Ineos chief said: “To become co-owner of Manchester United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility.
“This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take Manchester United back to the top of English, European and world football, with world-class facilities for our fans. Work to achieve those objectives will accelerate from today.”
