“There are times when you have to be and others when you have to go for the good of all“These were the words of Zidane prior to the important league game against him Athletic. The coach's future is more in doubt than ever with just a week left until the season ends. Rumors about a possible exit from the white club are now more recurrent than ever despite the fact that he has a contract until 2022.
The uncertainty comes from afar. Already in March he began to be asked about its continuity and he preferred to avoid answering, claiming that he was not looking beyond the next game, a recurring message in recent months. “I do not look beyond the day to day. I do not plan anything. You can sign ten years here and tomorrow you are out. And backwards. You can sign a year and stay a long time. What animates me is the day to day and the rest are discussions in which I cannot say anything, “he said before the duel against Celta on March 20.
Although in those first interventions they seemed to remain an anecdote, his speech has not changed as the season progressed and in the last ones it has been more evident that he avoids matching his future and that of the club. “You can have a four or five year contract and leave tomorrow … That doesn't mean anything”, he repeated on April 17 before facing Getafe.
It has been this last week when he has generated the most doubts with his answers. Before the game against him grenade, made it clear that he is not thinking about next season. “I only think about the three games that remain”he commented. Finally today, before facing Athletic, he has released several phrases that for many are definitive.
Rumors from Italy
While speculating on its future, from Italy they continue to report that Juventus awaits Zidane with open arms. The Turin team, where the Frenchman shone as a player, has been in contact with him for years to convince him. The time could be this summer. As reported Tuttosport some days ago, they are preparing an offer aware that their departure from Madrid could be close. Of course, the salary would be far from what he currently charges (12 million plus three in variables).
From Madrid they also prepare the departure of Zidane and there are three candidates who sound louder to replace him. RaulAfter his great season at Castilla, he is the one with the most ballots, but he is not the only one. Low Y Allegri, two coaches who have already been in the orbit of the board, are waiting for what happens with Zidane.
Yes indeed, in Madrid they still trust that the Frenchman decides to stay. The club is delighted with the team's performance in such a difficult season. They consider an achievement to be able to fight for the League until the end and reach the semifinals of the Champions League. Therefore, they will wait until the end for the decision of Zizou, who is still considered the ideal coach to lead the new project next year.