Zidane rejected returning to Real Madrid: Here we tell you the reason

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01/02/26 14:00:00

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Real Madrid is going through a decisive phase marked by consecutive setbacks and internal unrest that threatens to unravel. Xabi Alonso's project is at its most critical point, and the figure of Zinedine Zidane, expected by many as an immediate solution, has decided to step aside from the white path.

The Frenchman has a significant proposal on the table from the French national team to succeed Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup.

Real Madrid in a state of alarm and Xabi Alonso under maximum pressure

Real Madrid enters this stage of the season with performance well below expectations. The recent defeats have left a worrying image, with a disoriented team, lacking rhythm, and outmatched in intensity by lesser opponents. The loss to Celta, painful due to the lack of response, worsened the sense of decline.

The board believes that the Champions League match against Manchester City will be decisive. Xabi Alonso needs a win to keep his position. The club acknowledges that the margin of error has disappeared and patience is running out as results stack up against them. The dressing room senses the tension. The players know that their coach's fate depends on a single match and that any detail can sway the future of the bench. The responsibility weighs more than ever at Valdebebas.

Zinedine Zidane prefers to wait and rules out returning to Real Madrid now

The possibility of Zinedine Zidane's return excited part of the Madrid fans. His figure, capable of stabilizing the team in critical moments, seemed a natural choice if the club decided to make a move. However, the Frenchman does not want to come back under these conditions. Zidane has had a clear objective for some time: to lead the French national team after the 2026 World Cup. He believes that it is the logical step in his career and would allow him to build a long-term legacy. That project, more stable and aligned with his vision, weighs much more than an urgent return to Real Madrid's bench.

The coach also does not want to take on a fractured team in the midst of the competitive winter. He does not want to join without immediate reinforcements and without time to shape the squad. Zidane has always requested freedom to transform the group from day one, something he cannot currently achieve. Those around the Frenchman insist that his path points towards an international stage. Zidane sees the national team as a strategic challenge, calmer and more controlled, which also aligns with his intention to lead a project not dependent on the fluctuations of a giant club.

Xabi Alonso facing his last opportunity and a Real Madrid without a Plan B

Zidane's refusal leaves Real Madrid in a delicate position. If Xabi Alonso does not overcome Manchester City, the club will be left without an immediate weighty replacement. The board is exploring alternatives, but none possess the natural authority of the Frenchman.

Madrid knows that a hasty change, without a solid successor, could worsen the crisis. The fans demand solutions, but the institution does not want to hastily implement a replacement that further complicates the situation. Xabi Alonso's position is thus at the center of the storm. His continuity hinges on a single night, and the future of the Madrid bench is more open than ever.

Real Madrid must decide whether to withstand the pressure, rebuild calmly, or take immediate measures without the certainty of having an ideal replacement. Zinedine Zidane's refusal forces the club to seriously reflect on its identity and the course it wants to set in this critical moment.

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