Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he did not want to take over Manchester United from Jose Mourinho. This was confirmed by the agent, Alain Migliaccio.

Zinedine Zidane is named as the strongest candidate to become Manchester United manager if Mourinho is fired. Currently, Zidane is not tied to any club after retiring from his position as Real Madrid coach.

Migliaccio said that Zidane had no plans to return to football.

"I think, Zidane will not continue his career in England. Zidane said that the way to play in England is very different from his style, and I have discussed with him and he is not interested in the plan at all. He still wants to leave for a season and will not change his position, "said Migliaccio.

Manchester United decided to support Jose Mourinho in the 2018-19 season. Previously, had news that if the match against Newcastle United will be the last match Mourinho became the manager of the Red Devils.

However, the news was not proven because management decided to give Mourinho a chance to reverse the fate of Manchester United. Besides Zidane, other candidates who are also associated with Manchester United are Laurent Blanc and Antonio Conte.