Football fans have bid farewell to the legendary Frenchman who walked away as manager of Los Blancos for a second time
Zinedine Zidane is “a true legend as player and coach” in the eyes of football fans who have stormed social media to wish the Frenchman well despite his sudden exit as Real Madrid boss.
Despite still having 12 months left to run on his contract, the 48-year-old walked away from the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
This is the second time Zidane is leaving Los Blancos. During his first spell, he led the club to win the Spanish elite division title as well as three successive Champions League crowns.
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He headed for a break in the summer of 2018, albeit, he was back with Real Madrid by March 2019 after seeing his successors struggle.
Below are some of the posts on Twitter as fans bid him farewell.
If we talk about progress in football it’s Real Madrid. Jose got them back to the big stage, Ancelotti took them a step further and Zidane crowned it all. In 8 years they went from never getting past the knock out stages in the UCL to 4 UCLs.
— Imoh (@ImohUmoren) May 27, 2021
How I wish Nigeria Leaders can be like Zinedine Zidane…
But I think Zidane needs Therapy… This guy leaves when he knows you’ll miss him…
— FIST the Photographer (@IfeFist) May 27, 2021
Zinedine Zidane has resigned as Real Madrid‘s manager.
— TAYE (@TayeOlusola) May 27, 2021
This has to be Zinedine Zidane’s most impressive season from a tactical pov, despite going trophyless.
The amount of injuries and Covid-19 situations he had to deal with, and still finish 2 points behind Atlético Madrid is remarkable. He leaves behind a fantastic legacy.
— Edwin (@Edwyeen) May 27, 2021
Thank you Zinedine Zidane forever a legend!
— D O L (@deyyemii) May 27, 2021
I think Zinedine Zidane will go to PSG…!!!
— Øtunbā (@luckydiamondO) May 27, 2021
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.
— Femi Obong-Daniels (@FemiCoolfm) May 27, 2021
Manager Zinedine Zidane has resigned from Real Madrid for the second time in his coaching career.
— papih 😎 (@OkoughaHumphre1) May 27, 2021
Report reaching me says Zinedine Zidane has left Real Madrid and i quickly said the journey man Antonio Conte is good for the job if you ask me.
— ADEBAYO NURUDEEN (@iamNulad) May 27, 2021
Zinedine Zidane has left Real Madrid with immediate effect.
Thank You For Everything Boss And Best Of Luck. Hala Madrid
— Adebiyi Oduyoye 🦅🦅🦅 (@biyi1) May 27, 2021
First Conte now Zinedine Zidane
Coaches leaving here and there— Atinuke Yewande Esan (@EsanAtinuke124) May 26, 2021
Being a Fantastic Footballer during Your Play-Days does not Guarantee You to be a Fantastic Coach, but Zinedine Zidane’s Case is Exceptional; Man Is the Only Current World Class Coach to Re-Proved Himself as a Worldy.
— YEMIHof🇳🇬 (@YemihKing) May 25, 2021
Zidane’s departure and the refusal of Allegri to join Real Madrid could be a sign of just how messed up things are behind the scenes. It isn’t easy being a Madridista these days. pic.twitter.com/HIaNfLlIGo
— Joash Ojeyokan (@joashojeyokan) May 27, 2021
