Since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021, Zinédine Zidane has not found the sidelines. Often announced at Manchester United, the 98 world champion could have taken advantage of the dismissal of Erik ten Hag to make his comeback. But the Red Devils directly opted for Ruben Amorim.
Zinédine Zidane is chomping at the bit. While he had turned down many opportunities in hopes of recovering the French team after the 2022 World Cupthe former coach of Real Madrid saw Didier Deschamps extend until 2026. A real blow for Zizou which continues to be the subject of solicitations in Saudi Arabia. There was a time, Manchester United also wanted to attract him. THE Red Devils have also announced the dismissal d'Erik ten Hag last week. An opportunity could therefore have been offered to Zinedine Zidane following this announcement but the Red Devils didn't hear it that way. Without hesitation, they set their sights on Reuben Amorim.
“I didn’t want to live with this regret”
The residents d’Old Trafford paid €10M to Sporting CP to sign Reuben Amorim. « Initially, I asked that this operation only take place at the end of this season. I was made clear that it was now or never. I had barely three days to make a final decision, and that's what I did. If I refused, I probably wouldn't have had any other opportunities to join Manchester United over the next few months. I didn't want to live with this regret “, explained the Portuguese coach about his signing to Manchester United. The return of Zidane was therefore further postponed.
A return to Real Madrid?
Zinedine Zidane will he find a bench before 2026 and the end of the mandate of Didier Deschamps at the head of Blues ? The Marseillais is clearly in no hurry. Thiago Motta is set to last with the Juventus but an opportunity could present itself to him Real Madrid. Indeed, the Spanish press recently indicated that Carlo Ancelotti could be dismissed from his position if he fails to get his team out of the negative spiral. But once again, the name of Zidane is not mentioned. Madrid leaders would like to entrust the interim to Raul before Xabi Alonso disembarks. We will probably still have to wait to see again Zizou.
