Last week, the Newcastle was sold to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, which will inject large amounts into the team. Beyond the players, the team now intends to hire a new coach. According to the British newspaper The Mirror, Zinedine Zidane was wanted, but must refuse the proposal.
According to the publication, former coach of Real Madrid would actually be interested in running the French national team. The Spanish daily As he stated that he also welcomes a possible trip to the Juventus.
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With Zidane’s refusal, Newcastle’s new board also reviewed the names of Antonio Conte and Brendan Rogers. Both refused the proposals. The first, who is without a club after leaving the International, is not intended to take on a project in development. The second wants to stay in the Leicester City.
Given this context, Newcastle has two possibilities in mind. The favorite to take the job is Frank Lampard, idol of the Chelsea who left the club in January. Steven Gerrard, legend of Liverpool and Rangers-ESC coach, is the other speculated professional in the English team.
Penultimate place in the Premier League, Newcastle returns to the field on Sunday, at 12:30 pm (GMT), when it receives the Tottenham for the 8th round of the championship. The game will mark the 1,000th game in coach Steve Bruce’s career.
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