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Zinedine Zidane Rejects Third Spell as Real Madrid Manager

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Adam Moha

04 May 2026 1 Min

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Zinedine Zidane rejects offer to return to Real Madrid as manager.

Zinedine Zidane Rejects Third Spell as Real Madrid Manager
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Zinedine Zidane Rejects Third Spell as Real Madrid Manager

Zidane Turns Down Real Madrid Offer

Zinedine Zidane has reportedly turned down an offer to return to Real Madrid for a third spell as manager. According to Spanish newspaper AS, talks took place at the end of last year between the 53-year-old Frenchman and Florentino Pérez, during which Zidane rejected the Real Madrid president's offer.

Details of the Rejected Offer

The offer was made by Florentino Pérez at the end of last year, but Zidane decided to pursue other opportunities instead. The 53-year-old Frenchman has been linked to various managerial roles in the past, but it is unclear what his future plans are.

  • Zinedine Zidane is a 53-year-old French football manager and former player.
  • He has managed Real Madrid on two previous occasions.
  • Florentino Pérez is the president of Real Madrid.
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Implications of Zidane's Decision

Zidane's decision to turn down the offer from Real Madrid has significant implications for the club's managerial plans. The club will now have to look elsewhere for a new manager, as Zinedine Zidane will not be returning to the Bernabéu for a third spell.

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