Granada head coach José Rojo Martín, known as Pacheta, has publicly underlined the importance of Luca Zidane to his squad, offering a measured but firm endorsement of the Algerian international goalkeeper’s qualities and growing reputation.
Speaking about his first-choice keeper, Pacheta highlighted Zidane’s technical strengths, particularly with the ball at his feet, at a time when modern goalkeeping increasingly demands composure and accuracy in possession.
“Luca is a goalkeeper with excellent technical skills. He particularly stands out for his footwork and his ability to build attacks from the back,” the Granada coach said.
The assessment reflects the role Zidane has been asked to play within Granada’s tactical structure, where distribution from the goalkeeper is a key component of the team’s approach.
Rather than limiting his contribution to shot-stopping alone, Pacheta’s remarks suggest that Zidane is valued as an active participant in the team’s build-up play, capable of initiating moves and maintaining control under pressure.
However, the coach was careful to place his praise in context, resisting any temptation to overstate expectations.
“He’s not Neuer or Buffon to keep us at the top of the table, but he’s a reliable goalkeeper with a strong personality,” Pacheta added.
The comparison, invoking two of the most celebrated goalkeepers of the modern era, served to underline both the realism of Granada’s ambitions and the trust placed in Zidane’s consistency rather than superstardom.
Beyond his performances on the pitch, Zidane’s profile appears to be rising within the wider transfer market.
Pacheta confirmed that interest in the goalkeeper is building, noting the attention he has attracted from elsewhere.
“Furthermore, we know he has several significant offers from major clubs,” he said, a comment that hints at growing competition for the player’s signature and underlines his perceived value beyond Granada.
For the club, such interest can be read in two ways: as recognition of Zidane’s development and as a potential challenge in retaining a key figure.
For the player himself, it reflects a period in which steady performances and a clear role have combined to strengthen his standing.
While Pacheta stopped short of speculating on the future, his comments painted the picture of a goalkeeper who has earned respect internally while attracting notice externally.
In doing so, the Granada coach offered a concise summary of Zidane’s current status: dependable, technically proficient and increasingly sought after, even as expectations remain grounded in realism.
