Zidane tells Real he will step down as coach

Zidane tells Real he will step down as coach

The Frenchman's resignation comes after his side lost out on the La Liga title to Atletico Madrid.

Zidane has led Real to two league titles and three Champions League victories since 2015. (AP pic)
MADRID:
Zinedine Zidane has decided to step down as Real Madrid coach with immediate effect, Spanish media reported on Wednesday.

AS newspaper reported that the Frenchman has called time on his second spell in charge of the La Liga club, who he has led to two league titles and three Champions League victories since 2015.

Zidane has told club directors and the first-team squad of his decision, the reports said, which comes after his side narrowly lost out on the league title to city rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Real finished second in the standings, two points behind Atletico, and were knocked out of the Champions League at the semifinal stage and the Copa del Rey in the round of 32 to end the season without a trophy for the first time in 11 years.

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