According to journalist Florian Plettenberg from Sky Sports Zinedine Zidane will not be the new coach of Bayern Munich. El Mundo Deportivo reported earlier today that a collaboration between der Rekordmeister and Zidane was as good as round, but that is correct Sky so none of that.

The 51-year-old Zidane has been clubless for a while, but that would be expected El Mundo Deportivo to change soon. The former midfielder has been without a job since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 and would not be reluctant to join Germany's record champions.

Sources reported to the Spanish sports newspaper that Zidane's appointment at Bayern is 'practically complete'. Zidane is said to have even urged Bayern club management for reinforcements, especially for the defense. Zizou would consider Bayern as an interesting option, because he can compete for all titles.

Plettenberg makes short work of the reporting from Spain on Friday afternoon. “The new rumors about Bayern and Zinedine Zidane are way wrong!”, writes the journalist on X. “There is no truth in the reporting that Bayern is close to signing Zidane.”

“He is not on the list at this stage. This has been confirmed again. Bayern went all out for Julian Nagelsmann. Only this morning was the surprised Bayern informed of the rejection. Other candidates are now being considered.”

Nagelsmann, national coach of Germany, announced on Friday morning that he has extended his contract with the DFB until the 2026 World Cup. Earlier, the name of Xabi Alonso was also canceled, who has decided to stay with national champion Bayer Leverkusen.

It remains to be seen who will be Bayern's new coach. Thomas Tuchel previously announced that he would retire after this season and possible Champions League success would not change his mind. “I have an agreement with the club to leave Bayern in June. That has been communicated and that is how it is.” Bayern will face record champion Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

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