In a new testimony that reopens one of the most important chapters in the history of modern football, the legend Zinedine Zidane revealed the real motives that made him choose Real Madrid in 2001, in a deal that was described at the time as historic.
Zidane’s statements came as part of an interview reported by the French website Foot365, where the “Roosters” star returned to a pivotal moment that changed the course of his football career.
The beginning of the story goes back to the summer of 2001, when Zidane decided to leave the Italian Juventus, after years of brilliance and winning local titles. At that time, the playmaker moved to Real Madrid for about 75 million euros, an unprecedented record at that time. A decision that caused a lot of controversy, but it was deliberate from a player looking for a new challenge.
In this context, Zidane explained that his desire to have a different experience was the main factor. He said, according to what was reported by Foot365, that he achieved everything that could be achieved with Juventus, and needed a new motivation to develop, stressing that playing for Real Madrid was a dream in itself.
On the other hand, Zidane stressed that the comparison between Real Madrid and its neighbor Atletico was not even on the table. He stressed that his choice was clear from the beginning, because Real Madrid represents, in his view, the largest club in the world, and because the “Royal” offer cannot be rejected. A phrase that summed up the French star’s philosophy at that stage: “Real Madrid does not refuse.”
Moreover, the days proved that Zidane’s decision was correct. Only one season after moving to the White House, he led the team to win the Champions League title in 2002, putting an end to a series of European failures that had previously haunted him with Juventus, especially in the 1997 and 1998 finals.
Therefore, Zidane’s transfer was not just a huge financial deal, but rather a decisive step in the career of a player whose name was engraved in the history of Real Madrid in golden letters. In just five years, he became one of the club’s symbols, providing immortal moments that are still fresh in the fans’ memories.
In the end, Zidane’s statements reflect the mentality of a great player who knows when to change direction, and is good at choosing the right moment to move to a higher level, stressing that some decisions in football do not require hesitation, especially when their name is Real Madrid.
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