Arsene Wenger could take up Real managerial job

News that Zinedine Zidane is on his way out of Real Madrid
has heightened speculation that Arsene Wenger could be a top
candidate to replace him at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The former Arsenal boss was wanted by Real Madrid in 2009
though they eventually plumped for Manuel
Pellegrini. Florentino Perez wanted Arsene Wenger to take over
the reins at the Santiago Bernabeu and was candid in
admitting as much.
“We have always liked the Frenchman and we talked a lot with
him,” the Real Madrid president said in an interview conducted
not long after Pellegrini’s appointment. “But he feels very
responsible of what is going on and of what is going to
happen next at Arsenal. He did not want to leave this club
which he has given a lot to.”
This wasn’t the first time that Perez had taken a fancy to
Wenger. In fact, it has been reported that the Frenchman was
approached by Real Madrid as many as 10 times over the
past 15 years or so. Perez developed an obsession with
the Arsenal manager and it didn’t sit well that he was unable
to lure him to the Spanish capital. The Real Madrid chief is
used to getting his own way.
Wenger has reportedly been approached by several interested
parties to take another job in football. “Will I take a little rest?
I will continue to work, that’s for sure,” said Wenger as he left
the Emirates, also hinting that he will try to stay at the top of
the European game.
In that respect, Real Madrid would certainly fit the bill. For the
first time in 22 years Wenger will be a free agent this summer
and Real Madrid could feasibly be on the lookout for a new
manager. Things could finally be aligned for the two parties.
Wenger has previously admitted that he finds the prospect of
working under Perez at Real Madrid “interesting,” with the
Frenchman very nearly giving into temptation nine years ago.
Although it should be noted that a lot has changed since Perez
made his last public approach for Wenger. In 2009, Wenger
was still considered among the best in the game, still at the
forefront of management. Now, his stock has fallen
considerably.
But Perez has never been one to shirk a bold managerial
appointment. Zidane was a bold appointment, as was Rafa
Benitez before that. Benitez was a downright unpopular
appointment, but Perez had (ultimately misplaced) faith in his
close friend. Wenger might be next on his list, given how long
his name has been written down.