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The Knock-on Effect of Zinedine Zidane's Return to Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane's return to Real Madrid is exciting, surprising and hugely impactful. His presence back at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will not only affect members of the current squad, but also potential signings and other elite clubs around Europe.

New moves are being made in the transfer market, as a first Galactico signing since 2014 takes centre stage. Players who were getting games under Santiago Solari will suddenly be cast aside, while others will be given a lifeline.

Here, we take a look at the winners and losers from Zidane's return.

Losers

Chelsea

The fear set in last year that a bid for Eden Hazard may arrive, and there was relief when Madrid made no contact.