In just two years, Zinedine Zidane is a coach who has given a lot to Real Madrid. He established a playing style and won almost all possible titles. However, the demands of a club like Real Madrid do not allow for failure. That's why, according to the Spanish newspaper 'Don Balón', Florentino Pérez has already started formal contacts to replace him halfway through the year.
With no chances in the league and the cup, and with the danger of being eliminated from the Champions League, the president is considering several options to replace Zidane. The interest in Pochettino is well known, and now Massimiliano Allegri, the coach of Juventus, is also added to this.
Massimiliano Allegri. (Getty)
According to the mentioned source, Real Madrid wants to take advantage of Allegri's intention to seek new opportunities. His project in Serie A is starting to wear out and at Valdebebas he could find the perfect way to reinvent his career. He has a successful track record and that seduces Florentino, so much so that he allegedly contacted him on Sunday, a day after the 2-2 draw against Levante.
"[...] So far, the contacts have only been informal. But, at least for now, there is a willingness to take over from Zidane. Although his would be only the third option", Don Balón has published about the possible future coach of Real Madrid. Will the Champions League be enough for Zidane to save himself?