Zidane Steps Down As Real Madrid Coach

• Zidane’s second spell as head coach of Real Madrid is over after the club announced the departure of the Frenchman.

Zinedine Zidane has called time on his second stint as Real Madrid manager with immediate effect, EKO HOT BLOG  gathered..

Now his era is over, with Madrid stating on Thursday:

“Real Madrid announces that Zinedine Zidane has decided to end his current spell as coach of our club.

“It is now time to respect his decision and show him our appreciation for his professionalism, dedication and passion in all these years, and for what he represents to Real Madrid.

“Zidane is one of Real Madrid’s great icons and his legacy extends beyond what he has achieved as a coach and player at our club.

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“He is aware that he has a place in the hearts of the Real Madrid fans and that he will always have a home at Real Madrid.”

Zinedine Zidane finished the 2020-21 season without any silverware. Real Madrid finished second in La Liga behind Atletico Madrid and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by minnows Alcoyano.

Los Blancos also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League but were knocked out by Premier League side Chelsea.

Zidane has been linked with a move to Juventus, but it remains to be seen what he decides to do in the coming weeks.

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