Official: Zinedine Zidane returns to Real Madrid after signing long-term contract

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Zinedine Zidane has officially been announced as Real Madrid’s manager again, replacing Santiago Solari after a poor run of form.

The Spanish giants have just announced the news on their official website, confirming Zidane has come back to the Bernabeu on a contract running until 2022.

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The French tactician only left his job with Los Blancos at the end of last season, following a hugely successful spell in charge.

In less than three full seasons at the helm, Zidane won three Champions League finals and one La Liga title with Real, enhancing his already-legendary status at the club from his playing days there.

Zidane is now set to earn another shot at reviving Madrid, who have had a dire season under first Julen Lopetegui and then Solari.

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The Independent claim Zidane has been lured back with the promise of a major overhaul in the transfer market this summer, which will apparently see big names like Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and PSG duo Neymar and Kylian Mbappe targeted.

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