Zinedine Zidane ready to become Marseille manager if the club is sold to Saudi Arabia

Zinedine Zidane has reportedly agreed in principle to become the manager of Olympique de Marseille if the club is sold to Saudi Arabia, Report informs, citing Goal.com.

According to France Blue Provence, the former Real Madrid manager has given his nod to take the managerial reins at Stade Velodrome. If the proposed sale of Marseille to the Gulf State materializes, Zidane will step in as the new manager.

However, the dream may be put on hold as the current owner, Frank McCourt, has firmly stated that the club is not for sale. Nonetheless, Saudi Arabia has expressed a keen interest in acquiring the French club, envisioning a transformation akin to Newcastle's rise in England.