Zidane, a failed Blaugrana? In 2001, the Frenchman left Juventus to join Real Madrid, where he would make history until the end of his career in 2006. An emblematic figure of Casa Blanca, Zidane has long embodied the rival par excellence of FC Barcelona. And yet, according to Luis Figo, the former number 5 of Real could very well have defended the Blaugrana colors.
“Zidane could well have joined Barça”confides Figo to Betfair cited by A.S.. “Ronaldo played for both teams and played very well. I think all the Barça and Real players could fit in on the other side, because they are still great players. » A strong opinion coming from a man who himself has experienced both camps, moving from Barça to Real in 2000 in one of the most resounding transfers in the history of football.
The Portuguese also believes that “Zizou”, like certain Catalan legends, could have shined in Madrid. “From Barça to Real Madrid, maybe Sergi or Puyol, who were excellent defenders. Or even Guardiola”he adds. For Figo, the rivalry between the two Spanish giants therefore does not lie in the philosophy of play, but rather in the identity and passion that have always opposed them.
“I didn’t expect that from Zidane”
Even more surprising, the former Portuguese Ballon d'Or spoke about his former teammate's coaching career. “I didn't expect that from Zidane, given his personality. I was surprised to learn that he wanted to become a coach. » An unexpected trajectory, but ultimately triumphant, since the Frenchman won everything at the head of Real Madrid, marking a second time in the club's history.
“He has nothing to do as a coach compared to what he was as a player. But he won everything, on both sides”continues Figo. The former Portuguese Ballon d'Or says he is happy to see that several of his former teammates, such as Luis Enrique, Guardiola, Zidane and Raúl, have successfully retrained. “They were already a bit of a coach when they were playing, with their attitude and their personality. And I'm happy to see that they all succeed.”he concluded.
