Massimiliano Allegri is seemingly more open to a Premier League move than fellow free agent Zinedine Zidane (Image: Daniele Badolato – Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)
When asked about a Premier League move, free agent Massimiliano Allegri responded much differently to Zinedine Zidane, suggesting that the West Ham position may soon become available.
Compared to Zinedine Zidane, former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri appears to be far more receptive to the idea of a Premier League transfer.
Since his second stint with Juventus ended abruptly at the end of the previous season, the Italian has not had a coaching position. But there have been rumors that he is connected to the West Ham managing role, where Julen Lopetegui’s circumstances have become more and more precarious.
At various points in recent years, Zidane, who is still a free agent, has been predicted to join the Premier League. The Frenchman has consistently stated that he is not comfortable enough speaking English to make the transition, and Manchester United has been mentioned as a potential suitor on multiple occasions.
Would I be interested in attending Manchester United? “I’m not fully fluent in English, but I understand it,” he had previously told L’Equipe. “I know that there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work in a different way.”
Compare those remarks to Allegri’s, who seemed far more enthusiastic about the possibility of working in the Premier League. Allegri was questioned about his recent ties to West Ham and his possible next career move while speaking at the opening of a football exhibition at Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“How is my English? When asked how his English studies were doing, he replied, “Very good.” Even though the two-time Champions League runner-up has only been unemployed for just six months, he is still in great demand.
Allegri, 57, was questioned further about his coaching future but was unwilling to discuss specifics. After a second round of questions about his next course of action, the crowd laughed as the seasoned strategist looked around the room and asked, “Where’s the exit? “Where is the exit?”
Julen Lopetegui is teetering on the brink at London Stadium ( Image: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Lopetegui, the former goalkeeper for Real Madrid and Barcelona, has experienced a sharp decline in his stock since being named David Moyes’ replacement in the summer. After deciding to leave Wolves, the Spaniard returned to England to coach, although the east Londoners have only won six of their 17 games under his tutelage.
Ironically, a stay of execution might have been obtained on Monday due to a victory over his previous employers. Although the Hammers are presently nine points above the relegation zone and in 14th place, they are still far from the European qualifying slots that Moyes frequently had them contend for.
Allegri’s most recent remarks make it apparent that he is prepared to take on the challenge of coaching in the top division of England. West Ham may have another free-agent heavyweight in their ranks who is capable of handling the challenge, even though Real Madrid great Zidane has never been quite at ease with it.
