The Santiago Bernabéu is full of uncertainty and speculation as the end of the 2023-24 season approaches. With the contract of Carlo Ancelotti about to expire on June 30, the real Madrid is at a crossroads over who will lead the team next season. While rumors and bets on possible successors grow day by day, a figure who already knows the Valdebebas bench has emerged as an option: Zinedine Zidane. The Marseille native, who has been free on the market since 2021, would be willing to return to Chamartín, as long as some conditions are met.
According to Defense Central, in the event that the Real Madrid board approaches Zidane, the Frenchman has two particular demands that he considers crucial for his eventual return to the Merengue bench. The first and perhaps most striking is the completion of the signing of Kylian Mbappécurrently in the ranks of Paris Saint-Germain until June 30.
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Mbappé, who has been the center of numerous transfer rumors, could become the star element of a new project under the direction of Zidane. His speed, technical ability and scoring ability make him a coveted player, and ‘Zizou’ seems willing to build his team around this French talent.
Zidane’s second request focuses on the continuity of three key players in the current squad: left back Ferland Mendy, and experienced midfielders Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. The three have been fundamental pillars in the team structure, providing technical quality, experience and leadership in different areas of the field.
Zidane’s insistence on keeping Mendy, Kroos and Modric underlines the importance he attributes to stability and continuity in the squad. These players not only represent the backbone of the team, but also embody the playing philosophy that Zinedine seeks to implement: a balance between youth and experience.
What titles has Zidane won as coach of Real Madrid?
His most notable achievements include three consecutive Champions League titles with Real Madrid in the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 seasons. He has also won LaLiga, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup twice, and the Spanish Super Cup.
It should be remembered that Zidane stopped being Madrid coach for the second time on May 27, 2021. The Frenchman had announced his decision to resign from the position in a press conference the day before, citing the need for a change for the well-being of the team. .
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