Football Real Madrid: Zidane must wait until 2016 to succeed Ancelotti

zidane-ancelotti-rmBilled as the possible successor to Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane could see things materialize. But the world champion in 1998 must wait until 2016 before taking over as coach.

A few weeks after confirming the DEF (High Soccer Coach), the assistant to Carlo Ancelotti could be propelled on the Merengue bench. The French, darling of President Florentino Perez, will, however, wait a few seasons before making his first steps in the coach suit.

According to Eurosport, but also Mundo Deportivo, Zidane could be called to replace Ancelotti on the bench of Real Madrid as of 2016. Information of France Football, forthcoming this week and relayed by the news agency SID. This will be the date of termination of the Italian’s contract on the Merengue bench. The position would be free for “Zizou” to take office.

Questioned by L’Equipe Magazine, Zinedine Zidane had entrusted on his future on a bench. “This is where I want to be now. Today, I am second in Madrid, second to Ancelotti, who is a good coach . I learned at his side. Same with the president (Florentino Perez) … he had then said. I am fortunate to have a respectful relationship with him and even affectionate since he picked me up in Turin. Without him, I would never have come to Madrid. He gave me his confidence, as Ancelotti. I want to deliver in return and make him be happy for having trusted me. Now I must go for it. I am first and foremost a competitor. It is in my blood.”


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