5 reasons why Wenger can be successful at Real Madrid

In a decision that shocked many in world football, Zinedine Zidane stepped down as the manager of Real Madrid football club earlier today (May 31st). The Frenchman won eight major trophies with the Los Blancos, three of which included back-to-back UEFA Champions League triumphs.

With his decision, one of the most attractive jobs in European football in suddenly up for grabs for a plethora of candidates. One of the names that can take over from Zidane is that of Arsene Wenger, who recently left Arsenal Football Club after managing them for 22 long years.

While it is no secret that Florentino Perez wanted Wenger at Real Madrid over the years, it would be interesting to see if he still goes for the Frenchman after the mediocre results he had with Arsenal in his last two seasons with the North London club. However, appointing him might just be the right decision for the Los Blancos at this moment in time.

Here are five reasons why Wenger can succeed at Real Madrid:

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#5 Ambitious board

One of the major criticisms Wenger faced in his tenure at Arsenal was his movement, or lack thereof, in the transfer windows every season. He would not get the best players in every position to the Emirates while trying to make do with his existing squad.

However, a big reason behind his inability to bring in elite players to the club was the refusal of the Arsenal board in loosening their purse strings. At Real Madrid, the Frenchman will not have to think about a restrictive transfer budget and will be given the rope to get the best players on board from time to time.

Moreover, Arsenal did not have a system in place that would allow the Frenchman to challenge seriously for a European trophy. At Madrid, the single club with the most UCL titles, he will get a serious chance at fulfilling his dream of getting his hands on a maiden European trophy. He will have the freedom to get the right players in the right positions in the transfer market, with a spending limit that can match his ambition.

#4 Top quality squad

Real Madrid have one of the best combinations of players in the world

If Wenger does take up the reins at Real Madrid, he would already be working with a number of brilliant footballers and would not have to look out of the club for the same. The 68-year-old recently revealed how he was painfully close to signing Cristiano Ronaldo for Arsenal all those years ago and how that transfer could've changed the history of the club.

Now, if he does manage to replace Zidane for the next season, he will be working not only with Ronaldo, but also with the likes of Isco, Gareth Bale, Casemiro, Luka Modric, Marcos Asensio and Karim Benzema.

His immense footballing ideology will be handled by players who have the pedigree as well as the talent to shoulder it.

#3 Talented youngsters to develop

Wenger can get the best out of the youngsters at Real Madrid

One of the biggest highlights of Wenger's managerial CV is his ability to develop youngsters and to get the best from them over time. At Real Madrid, he will get the opportunity to coach some of the best youth players in the world and thus, deepen the internal squad depth of the club.

Players like Dani Ceballos, Theo Hernandez, Achraf Hakimi, Marcos Llorente, and Borja Mayoral have impressed thoroughly for the club and will thrive consistently under the able guidance of the former Arsenal boss.

#2 Sorted defensive front

Real Madrid have the best centre-back in the world in the form of Sergio Ramos

While Wenger has dished out some of the best attacks in the world in the last two decades, he has fallen short in sorting the defence of his teams more often than not. In fact, one of the main reasons behind Arsenal's sub-par performance last season was the steadily declining quality of their back line.

With someone like Sergio Ramos patroling the goal in Real Madrid and marshalling his defence in every game, Wenger will have a perfect commander to turn to in times of difficulty. Marcelo Vieira, Raphael Varane, Dani Carvajal, and Nacho are all reliable defenders who would bring a lot more solidarity to any team managed by Wenger.

Casemiro as a goal-poaching DM will also be a crucial cog in the Frenchman's setup. When Wenger had strong defensive players, he won the Premier League at Old Trafford and White Hart Lane. When his backline reeked of mediocrity, his teams fell apart. In Madrid, he will have the luxury of getting the former.

#1 Focus on attacking football

Real Madrid have the kind of players who can keep Wengerball alive

Though Real Madrid play counter-attacking football that relies on long balls, the introduction of Wenger can certainly add more dimensions to their attack. They have the quality they need to bring in Wengerball to the La Liga, which will also ensure that they explore more goal-scoring options next season.

The incredibly talented footballers that the Los Blancos have in their frontline will give Wenger a chance to create something incredible with the best in the business. Unlike at Arsenal, he will get the opportunity to create more from the wings to add width to his attack, with players like Ronaldo at his disposal at Real Madrid.