The reported move gives Leganés another experienced option as they seek stability after returning to the top flight in 2024 and dropping back to La Liga 2 a year later. The club finished clear of the relegation zone last season, but will want a stronger platform for a promotion push.
Leganés have praised Zidane’s “exceptional technical skills, reflexes, and outstanding footwork” - qualities that could make him useful both as a shot-stopper and in building from the back. Whether he immediately takes the starting role remains to be seen, but competition in goal can be valuable over a long campaign.
Zidane’s career has taken him from Real Madrid to spells with Racing Santander, Rayo Vallecano, Eibar and Granada. The report says he made two senior appearances for Madrid and built much of his experience elsewhere in Spanish football.
Born in France and capped at youth level for the country, he later switched allegiance to Algeria, reflecting his family heritage. He is also reported to have featured three times for Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, including the last-32 defeat by Switzerland. That would give Leganés a goalkeeper arriving with recent international tournament experience, though his club performances will ultimately define his role.
The next test is whether Zidane can settle quickly and turn that experience into a regular place in the side. If the reported agreement is completed, attention will soon shift to his first sessions with Leganés and the battle for the gloves.