Former Real Madrid coach Zidane says he needs 'a project'

• Legendary France player Zinedine Zidane has got a new job now away from football
• The former Real Madrid manager has been linked to the PSG and Chelsea roles
• The Frenchman coached Real Madrid to win three Champions Leagues on a trot

Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says it's time for him to find "a new project".

The 50-year-old, out of work since 2021, had been thought to be in line to take over as France coach after the Qatar World Cup, only for Didier Deschamps to extend his stay.

"I'd like to get into something, to have a project. These days I'm free, but I'm not sure for how long, things can change quickly," said the man who won the World Cup in 1998 with France and later led Real Madrid to three Champions League titles.

"I need something to keep me busy," added Zidane who was talking at Alpine Formula One team's season launch in London. Alpine have named him as their equal opportunities ambassador.

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With no definite plans Zidane's name has inevitably been linked with a number of roles, including as coach of Brazil or at Paris Saint-Germain where current manager Christophe Galtier's future has been questioned after a series of poor results.

Zidane's previous links

The Real Madrid legend was also linked with the French national team job before Didier Deschamps contract was renewed with Les Bleus, Marca reported.

It's important to note that Football Espana also reported a week ago that Zidane could return as Madrid coach for a third time.

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Zinedine Zidane is one of football's all-time greats, but he knows a player who is better than him, Sports Brief had earlier reported.

The former French legend once weighed in on the 'greatest of all time debate, and his comments have resurfaced once again.

The former French international was previously asked to pick between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.