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French football icon, Zinedine Zidane has disclosed that he turned down multiple offers to assume the role of national team coach, noting that it was the sole position he desired and patiently waited for a chance to occupy.
In a press conference following his appointment as the new head coach of France, Zidane said coaching the national team has always been his aspiration.
He said that various clubs had approached him for managerial positions and stating via Sky Sports, “Over the past four or five years, I received offers from clubs, but I declined them all in favour of the national team.
“This role is the only one I wished to pursue after my tenure at Real Madrid. I have always viewed the French national team from the perspective of a fan, but also as a prospective manager. This is why I chose not to take on a club team.”
Zidane conveyed his readiness for the challenge and…
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