Zidane Resigns as Real Madrid Coach Amid Disappointing Season

News about Zidane's possible resignation has been circulating for a while, despite the legendary Frenchman having a contract until 2022. This is his second stint with Real Madrid, rejoining the club in 2019 after having left in 2018 following a third consecutive Champions League title.

Football legend Zinedine Zidane reportedly stepped down as manager of Real Madrid on Wednesday evening after the club's recent disappointing performances. The news about Zizou's resignation was published by Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano on his official Twitter account, while the club has not commented on the issue so far.

Exclusive. Zinedine Zidane has decided to LEAVE Real Madrid with immediate effect. ⚪️🚨 #RealMadrid #Zidane

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 26, 2021

Later in the day, the Spanish club confirmed that Zidane had left his position.

Comunicado Oficial: Zinedine Zidane.#RealMadrid

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 27, 2021

The French superstar previously expressed his fury, addressing the recent misfortunes at Real Madrid.

"My state of mind? Right now I'm p***** off because we didn't manage to win the league", he said. "If you ask me, that's the answer".

The team has just fallen two points behind their rivals from Atletico Madrid in the La Liga standings, while also dropping out of the last round of the Copa del Rey after losing 1-2 to Alcoyano earlier this year. Real also lost to Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals.