– so Perez may believe a change of manager can reignite their challenge.
Is Pochettino the right fit for Real?
The Argentine has been out of work for a year after being sacked by Tottenham. He has previously said he would not manage Barcelona, due to his association with Espanyol, so if he is to manage one of Spain’s big two then it has to be Madrid.
He has – as critics are fond of pointing out – won nothing yet, although the same was true of Zidane when he got the job and he steered Madrid to a three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016 to ’18 and last season’s remarkable La Liga triumph.
Pochettino transformed Tottenham into a regular top four side and took them to a Champions League final and is regarded as one of the best young managers in the world. He does tend to need time, though, so Perez would need to show some patience.
Other candidates in the running for the job include ex-Juve boss, Max Allegri at 3/1, Madrid’s former striker, Raul at 7/2 and the club’s former attacking midfielder, Guti 9/1.
Arsenal’s legendary former-manager Arsene Wenger, who many years ago turned down the job, is 12/1.
Source: Betfair Spanish La Liga
