Real Madrid Considered Zinedine Zidane Return in December
Real Madrid representatives contacted Zinedine Zidane in December 2026, according to a report published by Spanish outlet “AS.” The move occurred amidst speculation surrounding the impending departure of Xabi Alonso from the club. At the time, Alonso’s move was widely anticipated, and he accompanied the team on their trip to Saudi Arabia to compete in the Spanish Supercup. Despite this, Real Madrid struggled to identify an immediate successor and ultimately appointed Álvaro Arbeloa as head coach.
Zinedine Zidane was formally offered the Real Madrid managerial position for a third time. However, the opportunity was complicated by his existing commitment to manage the French national team following Didier Deschamps’ resignation. The “AS” report indicates that while Zidane’s historical loyalty to Real Madrid was acknowledged, his dedication to leading the French national team superseded the immediate offer.
The situation highlighted the complexities surrounding key personnel transitions within the club’s leadership.
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It’s certainly an interesting development to see Real Madrid revisiting Zidane’s name amidst Alonso’s potential exit.