World Cup-winning manager seen as ‘unlikely candidate’ for Real Madrid job | OneFootball

Real Madrid are once again at a defining moment, with the club hierarchy actively reviewing their strategy after a second consecutive trophyless campaign. 

The pressure is mounting on president Florentino Perez to make the right call ahead of what promises to be a crucial summer rebuild.

One name that has surfaced recently is Didier Deschamps. The Frenchman, whose current deal with the national team runs until after the upcoming World Cup, has been discussed as a potential candidate to take charge at the Santiago Bernabeu.

A Real Madrid-esque coach?

As such, Deschamps’ profile naturally stands out. 

As a World Cup-winning coach with France in 2018, he has built a reputation for managing star-studded dressing rooms, a quality that aligns perfectly with Real Madrid’s current squad dynamics. 

There is also a significant dressing room angle, as Kylian Mbappe, one of the team’s central figures, shares a strong relationship with Deschamps from their time with the national team. 

That connection could, in theory, ease any transition and give the manager immediate credibility within the squad.

Reality is different

Real Madrid are not considering Didier Deschamps. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)

However, despite the growing noise, sources close to the situation have played down the speculation. 

According to MARCA, while Deschamps’ name has indeed been mentioned, he is not viewed as a leading candidate at this stage. 

In fact, those close to the French camp have denied that he is seriously in contention for the role.

Notably, the timing of his potential departure from France, with Zinedine Zidane widely expected to succeed him after the World Cup, had opened a window of opportunity. 

Real Madrid were known to be monitoring that situation closely, but interest does not necessarily translate into intent.

As things stand, the club remains in evaluation mode. While Deschamps is admired, respected, and fits certain criteria, the move appears unlikely for now.