For the dream of coaching France. Zidane rejects €100 million contract

Zinedine Zidane has once again found himself in the spotlight, not for a club comeback, but for a headline-making refusal. According to L'Équipe, the legendary manager has turned down an offer from a Saudi Arabian club worth more than €100 million.

The proposal promised a jaw-dropping sum for just one season, but Zidane politely declined. The 52-year-old coach made it clear that his priority lies not in financial gain, but in leading a national team.

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As it stands, Zidane is waiting for the call to take over the French national team once Didier Deschamps steps down after the 2026 World Cup. Previously, rumors linked him with a return to Real Madrid, a position now officially filled by Xabi Alonso.