Zidane teases coaching return amid deal with F1's Alpine as brand ambassador

Zidane who left

 in 2021 has been out of work since then. He was set to replace Didier Deschamps as France’s manager after the 2022 World Cup, but Deschamps decided to extend his contract.

Zidane who has won three Champions League and two La Liga titles with Real Madrid has been linked with

and another return to Madrid.

Formula One team Alpine announced on Thursday that they have signed Zinedine Zidane as a brand ambassador.

In an interview with the newspaper Le Figaro, Zidane insisted that his contract with the F1 team does not affect his football career, and he is eager to return to football management in the near future.

"It's part of our deal. If I have to commit tomorrow, that won't prevent me from continuing to work with the team,"

Zidane said.

"Resuming remains my desire. Today, I have time and I don't know how long it will last. I have time now, maybe until June, but it can also go very quickly."

Zidane was revealed as a brand ambassador for Alpine at the French team's 2023 car launch in London, where their new A523 car was unveiled.

"I am very happy to be here today and happy to be part of the Alpine team. I had the opportunity to meet Laurent (Rossi, Alpine CEO) with the whole team for a Grand Prix,"

Zidane said.

"We had a good exchange, and they had a project to give the opportunities to young people, to have their opportunities for all the young talent. I was interested in this project."

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