Published 11:30 IST, September 23rd 2020

Did Zidane outcast Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid over his differences with son Luca?

Sergio Reguilon doesn't enjoy a healthy relationship with Zinedine Zidane due to differences with his son Luca during their Castilla days: Report

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Tottenham have completed signing of Sergio Reguilon, with Real Madrid allowing let-back to leave on a reported £28 million deal. Spanish international spent last season on loan at Sevilla, where his performances saw him named best left-back in LaLiga before a return to Madrid. However,  23-year-old defender surprisingly finds himself out of favour, with reports suggesting a rift with head coach Zinedine Zidane. 

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Real Madrid news: Was Sergio Reguilon sold due to differences with Zinedine Zidane? 

Athletic reports that Sergio Reguilon and Zinedine Zidane do t enjoy a very healthy relationship, and ir rift reportedly dates back to ir Castilla days. former Real Madrid galactico sent left-back on loan to Logroes during his time as Castilla manr, before sending him back again after succeeding Rafael Benites as first-team manr. Sergio Reguilon made his breakthrough after Zidane resigned in 2017, establishing himself as a first choice due to Marcelo's indifferent form.

However, after Santiago Solari was sacked Zinedine Zidane returned and Reguilon made only two appearances in 11 games before being shipped off to Sevilla on loan. Reports suggest that Sergio Reguilon and Luca Zidane, Real Madrid manr's son, had a falling out when y were kids, and could potentially influence Zinedine Zidane's opinion of left-back. Despite Sergio Reguilon's form, Real Madrid signed Ferland Mendy from Lyon forcing 23-year-old out of club. 

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Real Madrid news: Tottenham complete Sergio Reguilon, Gareth Bale transfer 

Tottenham anunced signings of Real Madrid duo Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale last weekend, with both players out of favour under Zinedine Zidane. Bale returns on a one-year loan, with Spurs playing a part of his gigantic ws, while Reguilon arrived on a permanent transfer, with Los Blancos retaining option to repurchase him in future. Real Madrid could buy Reguilon for £41.25million (€45m) next season or after 2021/22 season.

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Los Blancos also retain a first-refusal option on left-back. Reguilon presents ar sizeable acquisition in summer transfer window by Tottenham, who signed Wolves right-back Matt Doherty. Spurs also signed likes of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Joe Hart and Gareth Bale. Real Madrid hierarchy would be pleased to have retained option to bring back Reguilon in future, and wher that happens under Zidane remains to be seen. 

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(Im Courtesy: Tottenham Instagram, Real Madrid Twitter)

11:30 IST, September 23rd 2020