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Since his second stint on the Real Madrid bench, which ended at the end of the 2020-2021 season, Zinedine Zidane has not returned to duty. However, there has been neither the desire nor the proposals that have been lacking over the last three years. Yes, but there you have it, the legend of French football has demands and only seems interested in two projects: the French team and Real.
For the position of coach of the France team, “Zizou” will have to wait until 2026 and the end of Didier Deschamps’ contract. Concerning Real Madrid, his name circulated again during this first part of the season. It must be said that the Merengue have gone through difficult times, and the departure of Carlo Ancelotti was even mentioned in the media for a time.
Ancelotti not gone yet…
But according to the information Relevothe “Mister” is still far from gone. The Italian technician is happy in Madrid and would like to see the end of his contract which runs until June 2026. For their part, the Madrid leaders “ don’t plan to show him the exit door this summer either » if the results follow.
On the other hand, it is very unlikely that “Carletto” will extend beyond 2026. The White House staff is therefore working on its replacement. And a big favorite emerges… “ At Real Madrid, we consider Xabi to be the ideal profile to lead the first team”says the Spanish media, which therefore rules out a return of Zidane. “ Xabi is the one chosen to succeed Carlo Ancelotti, and his appointment will only be a matter of time”he adds. An appointment which could take place this summer or in 2026, when the former midfielder will be at the end of his contract with Leverkusen.
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