World bombshell! Real Madrid 'contacted Scaloni': what he said | OneFootball

In Spain, they claim that Álvaro Arbeloa will not remain at the Spanish giant next season, and there have already been talks with Lionel Scaloni to sound out his situation.

The rumor that had started to gain traction a few weeks ago has finally kicked into gear: Lionel Scaloni is one of the main candidates to manage Real Madrid. The club’s interest is so strong that they have reportedly already contacted the World Cup-winning coach to learn about his situation and see what steps to take next.

The bombshell news was confirmed by Cadena COPE, a major radio station in Spain, and it sent shockwaves around the world, especially because of the timing: there are 45 days left until the start of the World Cup. With Álvaro Arbeloa’s departure virtually a done deal, the board led by Florentino Pérez has already begun planning for next season and sees the Argentine as a potential coach for Los Blancos.

Real Madrid want Scaloni: the other big-name managers being mentioned as candidates In any case, it is important to clarify that Scaloni is not the only name appearing on the select shortlist of candidates. In fact, he shares it with other football legends: Zinedine Zidane (his move to the France national team after the World Cup is reportedly very advanced), Jurgen Klopp (currently sporting director at Red Bull), José Mourinho (Benfica), and Didier Deschamps (he will end his spell with the Blues after the major tournament).

The Argentine coach’s stance on his future after the World Cup

During the last FIFA window in March, the Argentina national team coach spoke about his future (his contract expires after the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada) and explained what he thinks about a possible renewal. “This position is possibly where every Argentine wants to be, and right now I am here,” he said ahead of the friendly against Zambia at La Bombonera.

At the same time, and cautiously, he stressed that he is in no rush to make a decision: “Beyond that, it’s difficult. Timing is not important because right now my mind is elsewhere. We’ll see whether an agreement is reached, and that’s not important now.”

“I know that when I’m no longer here, I’ll regret it like everyone else who has been here, because it is a unique place, without a doubt. From the moment you walk in, you realize how spectacular it is to be here. How could being here not appeal to me? It’s a privileged place for anyone,” Scaloni concluded.

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