"Modric's Return? Allegri's Two Requests to Real Madrid"

Rumors suggest that the Italian would be the top priority target for the Merengues for their bench

Héctor Andreu | 5 Mar 2026 | 16.15
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Allegri asks for Modric and Rabiot / Juventus.com
Allegri asks for Modric and Rabiot / Juventus.com

Massimiliano Allegri is back on the radar of Real Madrid with strength. The Italian coach is one of the names the Merengue board seriously values to lead the club's new sports project.

The season has left many doubts within the white entity, and the sports management is already working on a deep restructuring. After several issues in the dugout, Florentino Pérez wants to bet on an experienced coach with a consolidated trajectory in the elite of European football.

In this context, the name of Massimiliano Allegri has returned strongly. It is not the first time that the Italian coach crosses paths with Real Madrid, but this time the scenario seems different, and the operation could have more chances of materializing.

The coach has been close to Santiago Bernabéu on several occasions in recent years. However, in both attempts, it was the coach himself who decided not to take the final step.

Massimiliano Allegri linked again to Real Madrid

The interest of Real Madrid in Massimiliano Allegri is not new. The white club already tried to sign him in 2018 when the coach was going through one of the most successful moments of his time at Juventus.

On that occasion, the coach considered it best to continue in Turin and close his cycle at the Italian club. His commitment to the Bianconeri project weighed more than the opportunity to coach the Madrid team.

The second occasion came in 2021. At that time, negotiations with Real Madrid were very advanced, and even contractual details were almost agreed upon.

However, the coach decided to reject the proposal after receiving a direct request from Juventus to return to the club. That decision left Real Madrid without one of its main candidates.

Now the scenario is different. The current situation of the Italian coach is different, and at the white club, they believe that this time there could indeed be a real opportunity to convince Massimiliano Allegri.

Adrien Rabiot, Allegri's first request

According to 'Tuttosport', if the conversations progress, Massimiliano Allegri has clear conditions to accept the position at Real Madrid. The first of them is related to the transfer market.

The Italian coach wants Real Madrid to sign Adrien Rabiot as one of the top reinforcements for next summer. The coach knows the French midfielder perfectly and believes that his profile would fit perfectly into the team's structure.

For Massimiliano Allegri, Adrien Rabiot is a player capable of bringing balance, physical power, and experience to the midfield. He also fully trusts his ability to perform at a club with the demands of Real Madrid.

The coach believes that the midfielder could become a key piece in the white team's new sports project.

Modric, possible comeback to Real Madrid

Luka Modric, key in the Italian coach's project

The second request of Massimiliano Allegri is linked to one of the recent great legends of the club. The coach wants to have Luka Modric in his coaching staff if the Croatian decides to retire at the end of the season.

The coach believes that Luka Modric could play a very important role in the Real Madrid locker room. His experience, leadership, and deep knowledge of the club make him an ideal figure to help with group management.

For Massimiliano Allegri, having Luka Modric in the coaching staff would be a fundamental element to convey the club's values and maintain cohesion within the team.

Florentino Pérez seeks stability in the dugout

The president of Real Madrid wants to avoid new experiments in the dugout. After several decisions that did not have the expected result, the club is looking for a figure with experience and management skills.

In that sense, Massimiliano Allegri fits perfectly into the type of coach preferred by the sports management. The Italian coach has shown throughout his career that he knows how to handle complex locker rooms and compete at the highest level in Europe. For that reason, Real Madrid seriously considers his signing to start a new sports stage that returns the team to competitive stability.

If his two conditions are fulfilled, with the signing of Adrien Rabiot and the inclusion of Luka Modric in his coaching staff, Massimiliano Allegri could become the new coach of Real Madrid.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ¿Vuelta de Modric?, las dos peticiones que Allegri le ha hecho al Real Madrid