Zidane steps down as Real Madrid boss as Blancos miss out on appointing Allegri as his successor

 

The legendary Frenchman is walking away from the most demanding of coaching posts for a second time, but leaves behind many happy memories.

Real Madrid have confirmed that Zinedine Zidane has decided to step down as the club's manager despite still having 12 months left to run on his contract.

Goal learned of the Frenchman's desire to walk away from the most demanding of coaching posts in mid-May, with it now revealed that ties will be severed in the Spanish capital.

Zidane is bidding farewell to the Blancos' dugout for a second time, but leaves behind many happy memories after securing major silverware across both of his stints at the helm.

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