Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid quit decision centred around Man Utd transfer row - report




Zidane confirmed he was leaving Real Madrid today, announcing the decision in an emotional press conference. The decision has sent shockwaves reverberating around the footballing world, with Real now expected to chase Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement. Express Sport understands Zidane has cited exhaustion as a reason for his Real Madrid exit. But Spanish outlet Don Balon say Manchester United actually influenced his thinking. It is said he met Perez face to face where they outlined a plan for the future.

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