Al-Nassr are reportedly in talks to hire three-time Champions League champion Zinedine Zidane as their next manager. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the rumored participants. Rudi Garcia was fired from his position as manager of the Saudi Arabian team on Thursday, April 13, and the team has since narrowed down a number of notable candidates.
CBS Sports reports that Al-Nassr want to bring either Zinedine Zidane or Jose Mourinho to the club as Garcia’s replacement. They may have even sent him a verbal offer, suggesting that they have made progress in their negotiations with the Frenchman. Cristiano Ronaldo, who has played under the two chiefs, purportedly has an opinion in the employing and terminating of directors at Al-Nassr and is engaged with conversations over Zidane’s possible arrangement.
However, the report has stated that it is uncertain whether Zidane would be interested in managing the Saudi Pro League team. Between 2016 and 2018, Ronaldo played 114 games for Real Madrid under Zidane, scoring 112 goals and providing 30 assists. Under the superstar manager, he won three Champions League titles in a row and a La Liga title.
The icon of Portugal appeared in even more Madrid games under Mourinho. Ronaldo played in 164 games under the Portuguese coach from 2010 to 2013, scoring 168 goals and assisting 49 times. Under Mourinho, Ronaldo won one La Liga title and one Copa del Rey trophy. Since he resigned at the conclusion of the 2020-21 season, Zidane, who has only managed Real Madrid, has been without a job. AS Roma, on the other hand, is currently managed by Jose Mourinho.
Both Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo admire one another.
Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest, most admired, and decorated footballers of all time. They share a great relationship, having an overflow of common regard between them.
Not long after assuming responsibility for Genuine Madrid without precedent for 2016, Zidane discussed Ronaldo’s contention with Lionel Messi. He hailed Ronaldo as the best player on the planet, adding that he was likewise a decent individual.
The three-peat-winning administrator said (through Seat Report):
Ronaldo Cristiano is the best. You can say a lot about Ronaldo, but he is a good person in his heart. The public wants to see that.
Cristiano Ronaldo, a superstar at Juventus at the time, opened up about his relationship with Zidane more than three years later, revealing that the Frenchman made him feel special.
The superstar of Manchester United’s past stated to DAZN:
“A player’s need for confidence comes not only from himself but also from the other players around him and the coach. You really want to feel like you are a significant piece of the gathering and Zidane caused me to feel unique.
He assisted me greatly. I already admired him greatly, but working with him made me even more so. That’s because of how he talks, leads the team, and treats me, as well as his personality.
When Al-Nassr signed the five-time Ballon d’Or winner earlier this year, they already made a big statement. By reuniting Ronaldo and Zidane in the coming days, it will be interesting to see if they can send out yet another shockwave.