Zidane's official response to Real Madrid: 'It's the best offer, I'll fulfill my dream'

Xabi Alonso's future continues to generate constant rumors within Real Madrid, especially because the team's performance remains inconsistent. The positive image shown against Manchester City has momentarily calmed Florentino Pérez's nerves, but the president knows perfectly well that the situation still needs deep improvements. Xabi is under contract until 2028, although his signature may become meaningless if the competitive level doesn't meet expectations.

Despite keeping a certain amount of internal credit, Florentino Pérez has started to evaluate other alternatives for the bench in recent days. Names like Arbeloa, Klopp, Zidane, and even Raúl González Blanco have been mentioned in Bernabéu's offices. The idea for the white team is to be prepared in case Xabi Alonso doesn't manage to improve the results and redirect his relationship with the locker room.

Zidane, the great desire of Florentino Pérez

If it depended solely on the president, the top choice would be Zidane, the figure who best understands Real Madrid's historical demands. Under his leadership, the club won three consecutive Champions League titles in an unforgettable era for Madridists. In his second spell, he rescued the team from a turbulent period and won a league title that seemed completely out of reach.

For this reason, his name resurfaces strongly every time uncertainty arises around the white bench. Florentino Pérez would appreciate regaining his natural leadership and his ability to build immediate competitive stability. However, Zidane has always been clear when asked about a possible third spell at Real Madrid.

Zidane wants to fulfill his great dream

The French coach has publicly reiterated that his great dream is to coach the French national team, a desire he has kept for several years. He believes that his next challenge should be international and understands that his time at clubs has already completed a full sporting cycle. Everything points to the fact that, after the next World Cup, Zidane will take charge of Les Bleus to start a deeply personal project.

For this reason, he has rejected Real Madrid's offer despite the enormous emotional appeal of returning to Bernabéu. Zidane has conveyed that the French national team "is the best offer" he currently has on the table. Florentino Pérez will have to accept this decision while he continues to analyze names capable of sustaining Real Madrid's immediate future.