Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to replace Carlo Ancelotti with 52-year-old French manager Zinedine Zidane.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Zinedine Zidane is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. Florentino Perez is weighing up his options ahead of next summer. He has identified the French tactician as his top candidate to take over from Carlo Ancelotti ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Zinedine Zidane and his skyrocketing stock
Zinedine Zidane has established himself as one of the best young managers in the world during his two stints with Real Madrid. One of the greatest footballers of all time, the Frenchman enjoyed successful stints with Bordeaux, Juventus, and Real Madrid while winning the European Championship and the FIFA World Cup with France.
The 52-year-old entered the managerial sphere after hanging up his boots and has only worked with Real Madrid thus far in his coaching career. However, he has enjoyed tremendous success with Los Blancos, winning multiple trophies in every competition, including an unprecedented three-peat of the UEFA Champions League between 2016 and 2018.
However, Zidane has been without a job since calling time on his second spell with Real Madrid in 2021. Nevertheless, the French tactician’s stock remains high, with several high-profile clubs, including Manchester United, keen on securing his services. However, the Red Devils might face stiff competition from Real Madrid.
Bernabeu return on the horizon?
Real Madrid’s interest in Zinedine Zidane comes amid a slow start to the 2024/25 season. The reigning La Liga champions are faltering in the defence of their crown, falling six points behind Barcelona, with the Blaugrana handing them a 4-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu this past weekend.
The Merengues have not been in full flow in the UEFA Champions League either, losing to LOSC Lille on Matchday 2. So, the pressure is rising on Carlo Ancelotti, even though he has delivered ten trophies in his current stint as the Real Madrid manager. Florentino Perez has identified the man Ancelotti replaced as the top candidate to take over from the Italian tactician.
So, Ancelotti may be the joint-most successful manager in Real Madrid’s illustrious history. However, his future remains uncertain, and Florentino Perez might turn to a three-time UEFA Champions League-winning manager to take over from the veteran manager.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to replace Carlo Ancelotti with 52-year-old French manager Zinedine Zidane.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Zinedine Zidane is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. Florentino Perez is weighing up his options ahead of next summer. He has identified the French tactician as his top candidate to take over from Carlo Ancelotti ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Zinedine Zidane and his skyrocketing stock
Zinedine Zidane has established himself as one of the best young managers in the world during his two stints with Real Madrid. One of the greatest footballers of all time, the Frenchman enjoyed successful stints with Bordeaux, Juventus, and Real Madrid while winning the European Championship and the FIFA World Cup with France.
The 52-year-old entered the managerial sphere after hanging up his boots and has only worked with Real Madrid thus far in his coaching career. However, he has enjoyed tremendous success with Los Blancos, winning multiple trophies in every competition, including an unprecedented three-peat of the UEFA Champions League between 2016 and 2018.
However, Zidane has been without a job since calling time on his second spell with Real Madrid in 2021. Nevertheless, the French tactician’s stock remains high, with several high-profile clubs, including Manchester United, keen on securing his services. However, the Red Devils might face stiff competition from Real Madrid.
Bernabeu return on the horizon?
Real Madrid’s interest in Zinedine Zidane comes amid a slow start to the 2024/25 season. The reigning La Liga champions are faltering in the defence of their crown, falling six points behind Barcelona, with the Blaugrana handing them a 4-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu this past weekend.
The Merengues have not been in full flow in the UEFA Champions League either, losing to LOSC Lille on Matchday 2. So, the pressure is rising on Carlo Ancelotti, even though he has delivered ten trophies in his current stint as the Real Madrid manager. Florentino Perez has identified the man Ancelotti replaced as the top candidate to take over from the Italian tactician.
So, Ancelotti may be the joint-most successful manager in Real Madrid’s illustrious history. However, his future remains uncertain, and Florentino Perez might turn to a three-time UEFA Champions League-winning manager to take over from the veteran manager.