Zidane steps down as Real Madrid manager
Real Madrid FC have announced the resignation of Zinedine Zidane from his position as the club’s head coach.
The news was confirmed on Thursday in a statement released on the club’s website.
Zidane’s resignation brings an end to his second spell at the Spanish capital club.
He rejoined Madrid in 2019, and went on to win the La Liga title in his first year but failed to successfully defend it in the second season, losing it to Atletico Madrid on the final day.
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“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 his figure represents for Real Madrid,” the statement read.
“Zidane is one of the great myths of Real Madrid and his legend goes beyond what he has been as a coach and player of our club. He knows that he is at the heart of Real Madrid and that Real Madrid is and will always be his home.”
Zidane has led Real Madrid to two league titles and three Champions League victories since he first became the club’s manager in 2015.
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