SHOCKING NEWS: Florentino Pérez is secretly negotiating to… bring Zidane back and fire Ancelotti this week after the paparazzi discovered Zinedine Zidane secretly appeared at a restaurant near the Valdebebas headquarters with his former assistant David Bettoni. This information caused a stir among Real fans, both hoping for a “salvation” return and confused because of the obvious internal instability.
In a stunning twist that could mark a seismic shift for Real Madrid, club president Florentino Pérez is reportedly in secret negotiations to bring back legendary coach Zinedine Zidane, just days after the team suffered one of its most humiliating defeats in recent years.
Paparazzi photos that surfaced earlier today show Zidane meeting with his longtime assistant David Bettoni at an exclusive restaurant just minutes away from Real Madrid’s training facility in Valdebebas. The clandestine meeting, which took place late last night, has sent shockwaves through the football world and reignited speculation about the future of current manager Carlo Ancelotti.
According to insiders close to the club, Pérez was “furious” after Real Madrid’s latest collapse and has lost confidence in Ancelotti’s leadership, despite the Italian coach’s previous successes. While no official statement has been released, rumors are intensifying that Ancelotti could be dismissed within the week, paving the way for Zidane’s third return to the Santiago Bernabéu.
“This isn’t just a coincidence,” one source told Marca. “Zidane doesn’t come to Madrid and meet Bettoni unless something big is happening behind the scenes.”
A Divided Fanbase
The news has left the Real Madrid fanbase in turmoil. On social media, many fans are pleading for Zidane’s return, believing he’s the only one capable of restoring discipline, structure, and the club’s winning mentality. Others, however, are questioning the instability and lack of direction, noting that rotating between Ancelotti and Zidane has become a recurring cycle in recent years.
“We can’t keep living in the past,” one fan posted on X. “Zidane is a legend, but what’s the long-term plan?”
Zidane’s Legacy—and What’s at Stake
Zidane, who previously led Real Madrid to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles and two La Liga championships, left the club in 2021 under murky circumstances, citing exhaustion and disagreements with club leadership. His potential return now raises both hope and eyebrows—can he rescue the team once again, or is this move a desperate reaction to mounting pressure?
As tension builds inside Valdebebas, the players remain tight-lipped, but reports suggest that several senior squad members would welcome Zidane’s return—including Luka Modrić and Thibaut Courtois, who share a strong bond with the Frenchman.
With fans on edge and speculation reaching a fever pitch, one thing is certain: Real Madrid is on the verge of another historic chapter—but whether it ends in redemption or further chaos remains to be seen.
