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Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane ‘considering leaving at end of season’ after poor season

The French boss has no intention of outstaying his welcome, despite remaining under contract until 2020

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ZINEDINE ZIDANE has dropped a huge hint that he could leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.

The Frenchman has no intention of outstaying his welcome after a poor season with the La Liga side.

 Zidane is under contract with Real Madrid until 2020
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Zidane is under contract with Real Madrid until 2020Credit: Getty - Contributor

According to , Zidane declared on Saturday that coaching the club is starting to take its toll.

He said: "It's extremely tiring, no doubt about it. And more so at a club like Real Madrid.

"Of course there will be a moment when there will be changes, but that applies to all of us - the players too.

"The job takes it out of you but more here than in other places.

 The 45-year-old has admitted that coaching is taking its toll
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The 45-year-old has admitted that coaching is taking its tollCredit: Getty - Contributor

"It's day to day, I do not see myself beyond what we're doing and I want to finish this season."

Zidane, who is now in his third year in charge, had an outstanding start to life with the La Liga side.


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He won back-to-back Champions Leagues, the 2016-17 La Liga title and The Best FIFA Men's Coach of the Year award for 2017.

But Los Blancos have gone off the boil this term, and are currently 20 points behind league leaders Barcelona.

 Zidane celebrates after his side won the La Liga title last season
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Zidane celebrates after his side won the La Liga title last seasonCredit: Getty - Contributor

Zidane's contract was set to expire at the end of the season, but he has extended his deal until 2020.

But after renewing his deal at the Bernabeu, he said: "I go match by match, year by year, like last year.

"I cannot look two or three years ahead because having the contract does not mean anything."

 Real Madrid beat PSG 3-1 in the Champions League last-16 on Wednesday
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Real Madrid beat PSG 3-1 in the Champions League last-16 on WednesdayCredit: Getty - Contributor
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