It’s official: Zinedine Zidane has taken a major step forward in his managerial career. Real Madrid announced today that the French legend will take over as head coach of Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve team, for the upcoming season.
After serving as Carlo Ancelotti’s assistant with the first team, Zidane is now set to lead a squad of young talents in Spain’s lower divisions — a move seen as an essential stepping stone toward managing at the top level.
The club stated in its press release:
“Zinedine Zidane will lead Real Madrid Castilla next season. Zizou, who was assistant to the first team coach this season, will begin a new professional phase at Real Madrid. Zidane will be accompanied by Santiago Sanchez and is already working on the future squad for next season.”
This development confirms Real Madrid’s commitment to grooming Zidane for a bigger role in the future, possibly as head coach of the senior team down the line. All eyes will now be on how he shapes Castilla and handles his first full head coaching assignment.
