Zinedine Zidane at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in 2022. PANORAMIC
Former teammate of Zinédine Zidane in the France team, Robert Pirès recently spoke with the former Real coach. And according to him, his intention to join the Blues was very clear.
«What he wanted was the French team“. In an interview with Canal Football Club, Robert Pirès did not go through four paths when addressing the wish of his former partner in Blues. Like a badly kept secret, he admitted that the three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid was waiting for the French team, before Didier Deschamps’ extension until 2026 and announced after the World Cup final lost against Argentina (3-3, 2 pens to 4).
«Him, what he wanted was the France team. Well, we know it won’t be possible since Didier is going back to four years. So now he has to change direction a bit and go to a club. After that there are not many clubs that can ‘afford’ Zizouthe former Gunners told CFC.
Brazil is “not relevant”
Recently linked to the Brazilian selection, the 1998 Ballon d’Or should not join the Seleçao according to his friend: “ He wants to understand what happens when things don’t go well. And for that, you have to speak Portuguese. Brazil was not relevant for him.»
Words that confirm those of ZZ himself, published in an interview with The Team for his 50th birthday:When I am told: “Do you want to go to Manchester?” I understand English but I do not master it completely. I know there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language. But I work differently. I want to put everything on my side to optimize the victory.»
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Then the mythical number 10 could redirect to a club he knows. A return to Real Madrid if Carlo Ancelotti leaves could be an option. But another option could be offered to him with a first on the bench of Juventus, a club he knew well as a player (1996-2001). We don’t yet know what the future holds for Zidane but one thing is for sure, we should hear about it until he finds a bench.
