Real Madrid president Florentino Perez admits it came as a huge shock when Zinedine Zidane told him he will be stepping down as head coach.
Zidane confirmed on Thursday he is leaving the club, just five days on from winning his third Champions League in a row, citing the need for “a change” for him and the team.
However Perez claims he had hoped to have Zidane at his side “forever” and was only informed of the former France star’s plans on Wednesday.