3 reasons why Real Madrid is not an attractive destination for managers

Real Madrid are no longer an attractive destination for world-class managers to consider coaching. Los Blancos lack a thorough sporting project at the moment and currently in a transitional phase, making them an unattractive destination for managers around the world.

To prove my previous statement, look at the decision that Massimiliano Allegri just made. The Italian has been linked with Real Madrid since March, and he decides to return to Juventus instead who are also in the same boat as Los Blancos.

The reason why Allegri snubbed Madrid could be because there is no plan in place to restore this club.

In this article, I will address three key issues that are prevalent at the club currently which could waive off interest from some of the best managers to take over, following the departure of Zinedine Zidane recently.

AN AGING SQUAD REACHING ITS END

Let’s consider Real Madrid’s best starting eleven when all the players are fit. In goal, Thibaut Courtois (29). In the back four- Sergio Ramos (35), Raphael Varane (28), Ferland Mendy (25), Dani Carvajal (29). In midfield, Toni Kroos (31), Luka Modric (35), Casemiro (29). The front three, Eden Hazard (30), Karim Benzema (33), and Marco Asensio (25).

Average squad age= 30 years old. 

The core of this squad is nearing the end of their prime and it’s time for a change at Real Madrid. However, there has been no transfer activity whatsoever since the past three transfer windows that has further amplified the issue.

If any world-class manager is expected to come in tomorrow, let’s say, Antonio Conte. It would be an incredibly difficult task to reshape this same team into a winning project without having options to replace the players with.

It’s not that Real Madrid lacks younger players from the bench, it is the lack of development of these players which is a bigger issue. The squad has barely been rotated in a proper manner and some of the veteran players have remained indispensable in the starting eleven for the past three seasons that has left them tired.

Los Blancos do have the likes of Brahim Diaz, Martin Odegaard, Luka Jovic, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo Goes to name a few as young talent. But how often do these youngsters even play to be integrated into the squad immediately? (Barring Vinicius who has received ample game time but has not yet found his feet.)