.jpg)
7 months ago
41 ARTICLE AD
In 2019, after dismissing Santiago Solari, Real Madrid managed to convince Zinedine Zidane to return, when the latter was very close to committing to another club
Without a club for almost three years, Zinedine Zidane no longer hides his desire to return to service on the sidelines. A priori, this will not be at Real Madrid, which recently extended Carlo Ancelotti until June 2026. In the Spanish capital, Zizou is however at home, he who was a Madrid player before serving two mandates. coach, between 2016 and 2018 then between 2019 and 2021.
On the airwaves of RMC, Frédéric Hermel, close to Zidane, returned to the great return of the former number 10 of the Blues on the Merengue bench in 2019. He then confided that the native of Marseille was very close to committing with Juventus Turin, but the call from Florentino Perez, who had just parted ways with Santiago Solari, changed everything.
Zidane had already planned his move to Turin
“When in February 2019 Santi Solari was fired, Florentino Perez called for help from Zidane, who was already in discussions with Juve. So much so that one of Zidane’s deputies has already given notice to his landlord for his house, saying: “I’m moving in June”revealed the 54-year-old journalist.
“Juve, Zidane is running there. It’s his other club”, concluded his anecdote Frédéric Hermel. The Old Lady train could well return this summer for Zinedine Zidane, Massimiliano Allegri should not continue his adventure at the head of the Turin club beyond the current season.
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
