With the official announcement of French coach Zinedine Zidane's departure from Real Madrid, the options for the coach this summer are "limited." On Wednesday, it was announced that Zidane had decided to leave Real Madrid, a competitor in La Liga. His coaching prospects are confined to just three possibilities, especially as most major clubs have already chosen their coaches for the upcoming period.
**Italy**
The first and most obvious option is signing with Italian club Juventus, a team where he experienced great days as a player and has strong ties. Juventus is currently suffering from a real crisis following the "failure" of coach Andrea Pirlo's venture and the loss of the league title. Thus, signing Zidane could potentially restore the team to the top and keep Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo at "La Vecchia Signora." However, the possibility of him moving to Juve might become a "distant dream" if Massimiliano Allegri re-signs with his old team, which has been rumored in recent hours.
**Rescuing His Childhood Club**
Zidane’s football journey began with Bordeaux, from which he ventured into the international scene in the 1990s. His old club is now in serious financial trouble, facing bankruptcy and struggling in Ligue 1. Recent reports have linked Zidane to efforts to rescue Bordeaux and bring them back to competition in Ligue 1, which could serve as a quick venture for the Frenchman before returning to coach elite clubs.
**The Foggy Capital**
The third possibility is Zidane heading to London to coach Tottenham Hotspur, which is seeking a new coach to replace José Mourinho. The English club is considered a "minefield" due to its numerous issues, including the announced departure of its star player Harry Kane and a lack of winning spirit.
**Other Possibilities**
Zidane is not expected to coach any other major clubs in Europe, as they have all retained their coaches or hired new ones, unless he decides to wait until the summer of 2022 to take on a new role. It is worth noting that the French coach completed his second term with Real Madrid, which he previously guided to two league titles and three Champions League titles since 2015. Real Madrid finished the season in second place, two points behind Atlético Madrid, and exited in the semi-finals of the Champions League and the Round of 32 in the Copa del Rey, ending the season empty-handed for the first time in 11 years.
