He's made his decision: Zidane has no intention of returning to Real Madrid
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Zinedine Zidane is prepared to wait for the right job offer in 2025. The former Real Madrid manager continues to live in Madrid after his second stint with the club ended, but has been without a job since May 2021.
Zidane has frequently been linked with a potential third return to Real Madrid, but the Frenchman consistently rejects such possibilities and plans to maintain this stance in 2025.
Details: Despite the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti due to a shaky start to the 2024/25 season, Zidane does not plan to replace him. According to Diario AS, Zidane remains focused on his ultimate goal — to one day coach the French national team. However, Didier Deschamps’ contract runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup.
Reminder: Due to recent setbacks for Deschamps in tournaments, Zidane's name has resurfaced in the news. Zidane continues to wait and holds onto his hope of taking charge of the national team before the 2026 World Cup in North America.
