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Zinedine Zidane is back at the Santigo Bernabeu and for the second time in his short managerial career, the Frenchman has to rebuild the club and bring back the glory days. The World Cup winner was announced as the manager on Monday as he replaced Santiago Solari.
Real Madrid lost four home games in a row - two at the hands of their arch-rivals, FC Barcelona, which ultimately ended Solari's reign. Zidane's arrival is almost certain to bring some cheers at the club but he has a big job on his hands.
Real Madrid squad is aging and Zidane certainly needs some fresh legs to strengthen the squad. Also, according to reports, Florentino Perez has promised an expensive overhaul, estimated to be around £300 million.
On that note, let's take a look at the 4 transfer targets Zidane will need in the summer to win with Madrid again.
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#4 Matthijs de Ligt
The 19-year-old Ajax defender is one of the most wanted defenders in Europen football at the moment. Though Madrid would be tempted to sign an experienced defender in van Dijk or Koulibaly, Matthijs de Ligt would be a cost-effective option, given their interests in some high profile attacking targets.
Matthijs de Ligt was Ajax's stand out performer in the 2017 Europa League final against Manchester United when he was only 17. The Dutch international is good physically and technically. He is one of the best passers, who likes to keep things simple at the back.
He also has good tactical and positional awareness. He was one of the key players in their win over Real Madrid in the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League round of 16 ties. Ramos is not getting any younger and Real Madrid need a defensive linchpin.
#3 Eden Hazard
Real Madrid's desire to sign the Belgian international is no secret. Though they have failed in their attempts so far, Zidane's appointment could finally make it happen. Eden Hazard has little over a year left on his current Chelsea contract and Real Madrid could snatch him for around £100 million.
One of the best attacking players in world football at the moment, Hazard has been one of Premier League's consistent and prolific forwards. The 28-year-old has scored 13 goals and assisted 11 more in just 25 Premier League starts this season.
Primarily an attacking midfielder or a winger, he can also play as a striker. Known for his speed, dribbling skills, creativity, and finishing abilities, he is one of those players who can single-handedly win games for his side. A technically gifted player, Hazard is at the peak of his game and Real cannot pass on the opportunity to sign him.
#2 N'Golo Kante
Arguably the best defensive midfielder in the world, N'Golo Kante has played a huge role in the success of Leicester City, Chelsea, and France national team in the past few years.
A victim of Maurizio Sarri’s tactics, Kante hasn't been at his best this season. Regarded a lot for his hard work and defensive aspects of the game, Kante is the best in the world when it comes to cutting out opposition attacks, intercept passes, and tackles.
He has been lauded for his abilities to win the ball in the midfield, positional awareness, and ability to read the game. He averages 3.6 tackles per game throughout his professional career and certainly the best in his position.
Casemiro is some way off his best this season and Zidane needs a player of Kante's abilities to steady the ship in the middle of the park.
#1 Kylian Mbappe
This man needs no introduction. A superstar just at the age of 20, Mbappe is already a World Cup winner and one of the best strikers in world football. 24 goals and six assists in just 17 league starts are no simple feet and Mbappe is doing well in Ligue 1 this season. He has also scored four goals and assisted five more in the UEFA Champions League.
A supremely talented striker, Mbappe is known for his dribbling ability, outstanding speed, acceleration, quick feet, and agility. He is brilliant in one on one situations and has great physical strength.
It is hard to find a flaw in his game and that makes him a world class striker. His movements inside the box and attacking runs makes him a real pain for any defenders to deal with. Though Neymar could be a great option for Zidane, Mbappe brings the X-factor.
