I don't think their relationship is that broken. He still played in many big games and played well in this diamond formation. Unless he forces himself out, Zidane will end up keeping up.
Zidane watch
- Thread starter Samid
- Start date
-
In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) are joined by special guest Anders (@Lyng) to celebrate the news that ETH is staying put! They also talk about the Euros so far, with special attention on England, Scotland and Denmark. They then finish with some transfer talk and the potential comings and outgoings at Old Trafford.
The whole thing was about him not getting funds for transfer last season and he knew he couldn't get this current team to play well without major new signings. His appointment now guarantees they will spend big time in the summer.
You ok hun?
He didn't rule out the return of Ronaldo either. That can't happen, surely?
I think there will be a section of Madrid fans geniunely upset of the way he left and the reasons he gave for leaving. I understand him not giving a 'I came back because they promised I'd spend 400 million in the summer' answer but this has been way too dishonest.
No fecking way.
Juve/Bayern are in need of similar rebuilds.
Just when he thought he was out... they pull him back in.
Yes,They asked him if he was in debt to the club and he said no, he left because was the best for the club.
Why are people laughing because Pochettino didn't get the job? He's done a fantastic job with Spurs and they're moving forward, I'm sure if he'd have wanted the job that badly, he'd have taken it when Zidane left.
I asked that question to Carvajal and he wasn't bothered. None of the Real Madrid fans on the caf seem to be upset, I think that they understand how political the club is and why some actions need to be taken.
Question: Why did you leave the club? Answer: Because I felt that the club needed it. I didn't want it, but the club needed it. I come back because the President called me, and as I love very much this club and this President and after 8 months I want to manage once again, here I am.
I mean, come on... the club needed it? Well, clearly they didn't. It's early March and the season is over. Did he actually think him leaving was the best for the club? They had no replacement and got Lopetegui in...
Tbf Madrid fans on the caf aren't a good representation of the Madrid fanbase in general imo. They're all too calm here. Everyone will obviously be delighted he's back but I don't think they should be happy with his explanations and the circumstances of it all.
So consensus is he left as Perez wouldn't give cash for transfers last summer, and is back as Perez has now promised to spend big, maybe €300m+ on players this summer?
You are right that we are very calm here, but right now there was a lot of division. A majority who could not imagine Zidane a week ago and 25% who wanted Mourinho, and yes, they were very critical on twitter with everything about betrayal.
I would have felt more betrayed if he had gone to Juve next year without convincing explanations, or if he had stolen players, but after all, the team was in a compromised situation and he has returned.
They will have the sort of transfer window that we have needed for a decade.
I bet they literally rebuild the team into a top contender in one season.
I bet they literally rebuild the team into a top contender in one season.
Imagine,what an end for the soap opera
That never works. You don't go back to your girlfriend/wife. I think that Zidane made a mistake
Arrigo Sacchi's Milan has been One of the best side in history, why?
Tweet
— Twitter API (@user) date
He literally didn't. I watched the press conference.
They asked him about Ronaldo returning too and he simply answered that everyone there knows what Ronaldo is but he was only concerned about ending the season well and then they'd see about signings.
Of course the football media somehow turned that answer into 'Zidane doesn't rule out Ronaldo return'
Journalism at its finest.
He still has the personality of a brick in press conferences too. Can't believed I watched half an hour of him talking and didn't fall asleep.He can't be serious with those jeans
Interesting move. Zidane either gonna look like a genius who saw the decline coming with Ronaldo leaving etc or he's gonna look a complete idiot but with Perez i'm sure they'll be busy tapping up.
Zidane would want to keep him, I just dont see Isco wanting to stay. Also the current squad lacks the depth to play the diamond
He has spent too much time on the bench since joining madrid, and I dont see him passing up an opportunity to join citeh.
Madrid would also be willing to sell t raise money for the needed overhaul.
Isco only stays if Madrid fails to sign a wide attacking option like Hazard
The only explanation for this is he’s found out Ole has the job here permanently
Indeed. He has lowered expectations, showed Perez the weaknesses of the team and gets total control of the club to create the squad he wants.
You might not let him leave with your transfer ban coming up.
I don't see it happening. It just doesn't make financial sense. Can see Kane and Hazard going though.
I'm worried they might try to buy Pogba now.
I cannot wait to see most PL clubs bricking it when the transfer window opens They are going to wreck the market and for once i feel pretty safe, none of our players should interest them. I think Hazard is a given, Eriksen a strong possibility, Kane and Kante will probably be forced to stay at their clubs. They might reignite Icardi too.
They are going to wreck the market and for once i feel pretty safe, none of our players should interest them. I think Hazard is a given, Eriksen a strong possibility, Kane and Kante will probably be forced to stay at their clubs. They might reignite Icardi too.I can see De Gea leaving.
Top 4 is a must. The loss to Arsenal could turn out to be huge.
Top 4 is a must. The loss to Arsenal could turn out to be huge.
My view is if Madrid and Zidane do indeed show strong interest in luring Pogba to the Santiago Bernabeu the Frenchman would have to give it a serious consideration.I'm worried they might try to buy Pogba now.
Madrid,with all their recent issues,are still more likely to win a major trophy than we are.
Plus if Madrid go all-out this summer and spend big money then they're likelier to attract a higher standard of player than we are.They're,alongside Barca,unmatched in that sense.
No better time to go for him.. yet to extend his contract and made a few high profile mistakes this season. Personally I wouldn't begrudge him for wanting a better shot at the CL while still in his prime years.
Cant see Pogba going anywhere until he at least wins the league with us. If Jose were still here he's a goner for sure though.
Puts a different spin on the thread about swapping the PSG result for the Arsenal one.
We need to be a team that top players join in order to get a shot at the CL. Not a team that flukes its way to a quarter final then fails to qualify the next year.
Well the summer just became several times more interesting.
Neymar possibly
To Madrid? They have Courtois and he isn't going anywhere.
They'll be using their funds elsewhere this summer, signing a keeper is like us signing a left winger.
Step 1 done. Now sign Mbappe, Hazard, Neymar and Messi.
Pogba loves United.
Tweet
— Twitter API (@user) date