Zinédine Zidane Lined Up as Favorite to Replace Ruben Amorim — Manchester United on Knife-Edge
A dramatic turn of events may be unfolding at Manchester United as pressure mounts on current head coach Rúben Amorim — and former Real Madrid and French legend Zinédine Zidane emerges as a top contender to take over at Old Trafford.
Amorim’s position has been under increasing scrutiny after a string of disappointing results and inconsistent performances since his appointment. Despite public support from club hierarchy, reports suggest confidence inside the club is waning as fears of deeper crisis set in.
Zidane — who has not held a managerial post since departing Real Madrid in 2021 — continues to attract attention. He remains among the few names with enough gravitas and experience to command respect at one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Insiders claim Manchester United executives have quietly begun considering contingency plans. Should the club decide to part ways with Amorim, Zidane would be the front-runner for a shock return to management.
Still, there are hurdles. Critics and some former teammates warn that any Zidane appointment must come with clear guarantees — particularly around transfer funding, long-term support, and patience. Doubts remain over whether the current squad, as assembled, matches his ambitions.
For fans and pundits alike, a Zidane takeover would signal a dramatic shift in direction for Manchester United — perhaps the most significant managerial gamble the club has taken in years. For now, everything hangs on the club’s next move. Stay tuned.
