Trainer Zinedine Zidane has definitely left Real Madrid. The Royal has made Zizou’s farewell official on Thursday.
Real Madrid has had a disappointing season in which it did not take any prize. The title holder finished second in Primera División behind Atlético Madrid, stranded in the semi-final of the Champions League against Chelsea and was kicked out of the Copa del Rey by the modest Alcoyano. However, Zidane himself has decided to leave, emphasizes The Royal in its official statement. “We have to respect his decision and we have nothing but appreciation for his professionalism, dedication, passion and the significance he has had for Real Madrid for many years.”
The former number ten arrived as a player in the Spanish capital in 2001 and ended his career there in 2006. At the beginning of 2016, Zidane became a trainer: in 2018 he said goodbye with three Champions League victories in a row, after which he returned in the spring of 2019. Under his leadership, Real Madrid has eleven top prizes, including two league titles. ‘Zidane is a myth and his significance goes far beyond what he meant as a player and as a trainer. He knows that he is at the heart of Real Madrid and that Real Madrid will be his home forever. ‘
It is not yet known who will succeed Zidane. In Spain, the name of Antonio Conte is circulating: he made Internazionale champion of Italy this season, but has now left the Nerazzurri.
Official statement: Zinedine Zidane.#RealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 27, 2021
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