Reports: Zidane Close to Coach Real Madrid for 3rd Run

French reports revealed, Thursday, that Zinedine Zidane is so close to coaching the Spanish giants Real Madrid for the third time.

In addition, the English The Athletic said that Real Madrid is most likely the next stop of the French icon, especially after the latest statements of the French football president, and renewing the contract of Didier Deschamps as the coach of the French football team until 2026.

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet said Zidane was on the line for France football team coaches, but no chance of replacing Deschamps.

He said: “Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps? Nobody… If Zidane tried to contact me? Certainly not, I wouldn’t even pick up the phone."

Le Great received a huge backlash after his statement and was criticized by football icons around the world, including France forward Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe said: “Zidane is France, we don’t disrespect the legend like that."

In addition, Real Madrid club issued a statement against the statements of Le Great.

"These remarks show a lack of respect for one of the most admired figures by football fans around the world and our club is awaiting an immediate correction,” Real Madrid said.

“The statements by the president of the French Football Federation are inappropriate for someone holding such representation and are in themselves unsuitable.”