Zidane to Liverpool: Romano Confirms Agreement as Anfield Prepares for a New Era

A £20m move that has stunned fans, divided opinions, and raised one massive question: can anyone follow Klopp?

 

The news dropped late on Sunday and, honestly, most people didn’t believe it at first. But Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed it loud and clear: Liverpool have reached a complete agreement with Zinedine Zidane to take over at Anfield. Yes — the same Zidane who won three Champions League titles in a row. The same man Liverpool fans used to fear every time they met Real Madrid.

 

He’s agreed to a three-year deal, and Liverpool are prepared to pay around £20 million to get everything wrapped up. After weeks of frustration, arguments and confusion over Arne Slot’s future, the club finally made a decision — and it’s a big one.

 

Inside the club, people knew something had to change. The 3–0 defeat to Manchester City wasn’t just a bad day; it felt like a turning point. The mood around the squad dipped, the fans were restless, and even the players seemed unsure of the direction.

 

And now, suddenly, Zidane is the answer.

 

Whether he’s the right answer is another debate, but one thing is sure: Liverpool have gone for the biggest name they could realistically get.

 

 

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A Move Years in the Making?

 

Those close to the Liverpool board say the conversation around Zidane didn’t start this week. His name had been floating around privately for a while, especially when Klopp announced he was stepping down. Zidane was always seen as a long shot — someone who might never want the Premier League spotlight.

 

Yet here we are.

 

Zidane, a man who barely speaks publicly and chooses jobs very carefully, has agreed to step inside one of the most emotionally demanding clubs in the world.

 

Why now?

Why Liverpool?

Only he knows.

 

But insiders say he “liked the project” and was impressed with the club’s long-term structure.

 

 

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The Klopp Shadow

 

Let’s be honest: this is the part nobody wants to talk about, but everyone is thinking.

 

Can anyone really follow Jürgen Klopp?

 

Klopp didn’t just win trophies; he built a connection with the fans that managers rarely achieve. He became part of the city. He turned average players into stars. He turned doubters into believers. There’s a reason fans were crying when he left.

 

Stepping into that space is almost ridiculous.

But Zidane is one of the few managers on earth who walks with enough presence to even attempt it.

 

Still, the pressure he’s walking into is enormous.

 

 

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What Comes Next?

 

For Liverpool fans, it’s a mix of emotions — excitement, nerves, hope, and a bit of disbelief. One minute people were arguing about Arne Slot, and the next they’re discussing whether Zidane’s calm, ice-cold personality will work on Merseyside.

 

But what’s clear is this:

Liverpool have just made the boldest move they’ve made since hiring Klopp.

 

Will it work?

Nobody knows.

But it’s going to be fascinating to watch.

 

 

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The New Chapter Begins

 

Love it or hate it, Zidane at Liverpool is happening. The club wanted a statement. They wanted a reset. They wanted someone who could instantly command respect in the dressing room.

 

And they’ve got him.

 

The real question now is simple:

Can Zidane write his own chapter at Anfield, or will he spend his whole time standing in Klopp’s shadow?

 

Time will tell.