Real Madrid will want to test Mauricio Pochettino’s desire to stay at Tottenham Hotspur following the shock resignation of their manager Zinedine Zidane, but suspect Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri will be a more obtainable target.
Zidane’s sudden departure, just five days after leading the club to their third successive European Cup triumph, caught the Real hierarchy completely by surprise. The Frenchman only informed president Florentino Pérez on Wednesday night that he wanted to leave and refused to listen to attemps to persuade him to change his mind.
“I have taken the decision not continue as coach of Real Madrid next year,” Zidane said. “I spoke to the president to explain what I thought. I think it is the moment, for me and for the squad. I know it is a bit of a strange moment, but I think it is the right moment.
eal Madrid will want to test Mauricio Pochettino’s desire to stay at Tottenham Hotspur following the shock resignation of their manager Zinedine Zidane, but suspect Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri will be a more obtainable target.
Zidane’s sudden departure, just five days after leading the club to their third successive European Cup triumph, caught the Real hierarchy completely by surprise. The Frenchman only informed president Florentino Pérez on Wednesday night that he wanted to leave and refused to listen to attemps to persuade him to change his mind.
“I have taken the decision not continue as coach of Real Madrid next year,” Zidane said. “I spoke to the president to explain what I thought. I think it is the moment, for me and for the squad. I know it is a bit of a strange moment, but I think it is the right moment.
Much like he did as a player, when he retired with a year remaining on his contract in the Spanish capital, Zidane has timed his exit perfectly, adopting the principle that it is always best to leave the stage with the audience wanting more.
