The president of Algeria has proposed French...

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika offered the legendary football player to replace Algeria"s outgoing coach Rabah Saadane during a private dinner for Zidane, his father and brothers.

"For his part, Zidane has asked the president for a period of time to think the proposal over and give his response," the website said.

According to SoccerWay.com, this is the second time that Bouteflika offers Zidane to head the Algerian national football team as the first offer was made in 2006.

MOSCOW, March 8 (RIA Novosti)