Luis Enrique, Naglesmann Set to Challenge Zidane for Paris Saint Germain Job Next Season

• Zinedine Zidane is the favourite to take over from Christophe Galtier at Paris Saint-Germain next season
• PSG have begun the process of searching for a new manager having lost faith in Galtier
• PSG failed to progress beyond the Champions League last-16 for the second consecutive season after losing to Bayern Munich

Zinedine Zidane is facing stiff competition from former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique for the Paris Saint-Germain managerial position next season.

Zidane has been tipped as the favourite to land the job if PSG eventually lets go of Christophe Galtier following an underwhelming campaign under the former Lille boss.

According to Football Espana, Luis Enrique is now also one of the leading candidates for the PSG despite being linked with the vacant Chelsea role in England.

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Jose Mourinho and recently fired Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann are the other names on the PSG shortlist as they look to hire a proven manager next season.

Zidane’s Champions League prowess with Real Madrid still makes him the favourite, particularly so among fans of the Paris club who have called for a change of the current manager.

Zidane urged to reject Chelsea

Meanwhile, former France international Emmanuel Petit believes Zinedine Zidane will reject the idea of moving to Chelsea as he cannot speak fluent English, Metro UK reports.

Zidane, having been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 has been linked with the vacant role at Chelsea following the sacking of Graham Potter by the London club.

Chelsea have begun the search for their next permanent manager and have contacted top coaches including Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique for the vacant position.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported 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.

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.