Michael Beale ‘in talks’ over Zulte Waregem job after Saudi stint | OneFootball

According to Nieuwsblad, Michael Beale is in advanced talks to become Zulte Waregem head coach as the Belgian club plan for next season.

Beale has been out of a senior managerial post since leaving Sunderland in February 2024. His tenure on Wearside lasted 63 days and 12 games.

Zulte Waregem recently secured their top-flight status by topping their relegation play-off group under interim coach Steve Colpaert. He stepped in after Sven Vandenbroeck’s departure in March, and the club are now seeking a permanent appointment.

Beale worked under Steven Gerrard at Rangers, part of the staff that won the unbeaten 2020-21 Scottish Premiership, before following him to Aston Villa. He later returned to Ibrox as manager and most recently had a short stint alongside Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.

“I would be lying if I told you I wasn’t missing the day-to-day coaching. I’ve got a lot of ambition there. It’s important to remain confident, keep watching, keep learning, keep listening and keep growing. And the right opportunity will come when it presents itself,” he told Sky Sports.

Source: Sunderland Echo