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Zidane elaborates on his decision to depart from Real Madrid

Officially, on May 27, Real Madrid announced that Zinedine Zidane's tenure as their head coach had ended, despite his contract still being valid.

Zinedine Zidane discusses his motivation behind departing Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane discusses his motivation behind departing Real Madrid

Zidane elaborates on his decision to depart from Real Madrid

In a surprising turn of events, Zinedine Zidane, the iconic coach of Real Madrid, announced his departure from the club on May 27, 2021. The news came as a shock to many, considering Zidane had agreed to return as coach in March 2019 after an 8-month break.

In an open letter published by Marca, Zidane expressed his gratitude towards President Florentino Pérez for believing in him and fighting for his signing in 2001, when he joined the club as a player. He also shared his love for the Real Madrid fans, stating that he has felt a special bond with them for the past 20 years.

Zidane's decision to leave was due to his desire to move on, as he felt he had fulfilled his mission with the club. He expressed that his focus on winning trophies and the importance of people, emotions, and lives were not valued by the club. He wanted to encourage more meaningful football discussions and requested fewer questions focused on creating controversy and more on discussing football and the players.

Despite having one year left on his contract, Zidane's departure was confirmed. He emphasized his continued love for Real Madrid fans, stating he will always be one of them. The new coach of Real Madrid, who will replace Zidane, is Xabi Alonso.

Zidane's open letter to Madrid fans ends with 'Hala Madrid!' as a show of his enduring love and connection to the club. He believes that everything he built daily for the players and club employees was forgotten. He did not criticize or teach journalists a lesson, but rather wanted to encourage more meaningful football discussions.

Zidane's departure marks the end of an era for Real Madrid, but his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of the fans and the club. His commitment to the values of Madridismo and being an example for the club and its fans will always be remembered.

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