Zidane, 284 days ago: Real Madrid has given me everything and we can see later

Exactly 284 days after saying goodbye to Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane has been formalized as the new coach of “Los Blancos,” replacing Santiago Solari.

Before leaving the club in Madrid last May, the Frenchman had hinted that he could return to Madrid as well as sent some messages to club fans.

“This team must continue to win and needs change. After three years, they need another talk, another method of work and for that reason I made that decision, “Zidane said.

“I did not make the decision just enough to do it, but I thought so long about it. I really love this club and the president has given me the opportunity to go back to Real Madrid and be grateful to him for all my life. ”

“This may be a ‘see later’ because Madrid has given me everything. Now I feel good and you do not have to be bored. I do not forget the tough moments. We finished the season with wonder, winning the Champions League title, but there are complicated moments and this forces you to reflect. ”

“I may be wrong or there may be people who have different opinions from me, but I clearly feel that we will continue to win. I will not become the coach of any other team. ”

“Maybe I did not think well enough in February when I said I would continue here. I said, but something else came to my mind. I’m not tired of being a coach, but that’s the right time for me. ”

“The best time as a coach was the triumph at La Liga and for me, this was my roof. The worst moment was when we lost against Leganes, in the King’s return game. ”

“This is a decision for my own good, and for the benefit of the staff. I think the change is necessary to continue with victory. The players have nothing to do with my decision. ”

“This year I have clear feelings. I’m the winner and if I feel I will not win, I have to make a difference and I’m leaving. Would I continue if I had not won the Champions League title? I do not know maybe”.