Zinedine Zidane has announced his decision to step down as Real Madrid manager.
The French tactician made the statement on Thursday afternoon in a press conference alongside club president, Florentino Perez.
CONFIRMED: Zidane leaves Real Madrid after winning the #UCL three years running 🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/cUakusNcDf
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 31, 2018
This follows Zidane enjoying remarkable success as Real boss in his two and a half seasons in charge, winning three Champions League titles and one La Liga title in that time
It is not yet clear why the Frenchman is leaving, but it appears he’s keen to go out on a high at the Bernabeu after so much instant success at the start of his management career.
The Frenchman made the shock decision to step down from his position as Madrid Coach after two-and-a-half years, just five days after winning his third successive Champions League title.
“I’ve taken the decision to not continue next year as Real Madrid Coach,” Zidane told reporters on Thursday.
“I made this decision because I love this club, I love (Florentino Perez) and I am grateful towards him.
“This is the best moment for everyone, it might seem a bit strange, but it had to be done for the good of all of us. This team needs to keep winning, and it needs a change after three years, a new voice, another way of working.
“There are difficult moments when you can wonder whether you are the right person still. I do not forget the hard times, as well as the good times, and that makes you reflect. And this is the right moment.
“Real Madrid have given everything to me. I will be forever close to this club, to my club.”
Known for being one of the best players in the world during his playing days, he has already won more Champions League titles than big names like Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola.
