Legendary Footballer Zidane Will Not Lead Madrid's Real

The legendary French footballer Zinedine Zidane will not lead Madrid's Real. Recently, there were rumors circulating that Spanish coach Xabi Alonso was close to leaving the 'Royal Club', and that the 53-year-old Zidane was the main candidate to replace him.

Renowned insider Fabrizio Romano stated on social media that Zidane is currently focused on taking a position with the French national team. After the 2026 World Cup, he is set to replace Didier Deschamps. According to the source, Zidane and the French Football Federation have reached a verbal agreement.

The French coach has led Real twice—first from 2016 to 2018 and then from 2019 to 2021. Since 2021, he has been unemployed.