Zinédine Zidane will not return to the Real Madrid bench next year, because Carlo Ancelotti obviously agrees to extend his adventure at the head of the Merengues (despite his announced departure for the Brazilian selection).
The situation was clear just a few weeks ago: Carlo Ancelotti having given his agreement to the Brazilian federation to take control of the Seleçao at the end of his contract at Real Madrid next summer, Zinédine Zidane was once again in the mix. little papers from Casa Blanca. If his colleagues thought of Xabi Alonso, President Florentino Pérez had given his “priority” to “Zizou”, three-time winner of the Champions League as coach (2016, 2017 and 2018).
But everything quickly changed behind the scenes at Real… The Madrid leaders suddenly thought of keeping the 65-year-old Italian technician in his post and the latter agreed to stay in the Spanish capital, even if it meant missing the Brazilian opportunity. As indicated Marca this Saturday, the two parties are due to discuss the extension in the coming days. The signing of a new contract (one season plus another optional) could occur at any time.
For Zidane, it’s a new blow. When he left the Merengues bench in May 2021, the world champion and Ballon d’Or 98 obviously awaited the departure of Didier Deschamps from the position of coach of the France team. In vain. “La Dèche” has completely extended its lease until the 2026 World Cup. Eager to find a major challenge, Zidane, 51, will not return to Real in 2024. The Italian media will perhaps take advantage of this to announce him again in place of Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus.
