To say that Zinedine Zidane leaving Real Madrid was one thing of a shock is certainly an understatement.
The Los Blancos legend had simply gained his third consecutive Champions League title with the Spanish giants however claimed it was time for him to maneuver on after two and a half years stuffed with success.
However, Real Madrid by no means seemed convincing of their try and defend the La Liga title, finally ending third, behind Atletico Madrid and a large 17 factors behind eventual champions Barcelona.
As you may anticipate, Twitter exploded on the information. In honour of the legendary playmaker, listed below are a number of the finest responses social media got here up with within the aftermath of the devastating information...
I imply, if Zinedine Zidane would not headbutt Florentino Pérez within the chest on the finish of his press convention then what is the level.
— Aaron (@Aaronxo_) May 31, 2018
Zinedine Zidane :
- Becomes supervisor after Madrid sacks Benitez!
- Wins Champions League 2015/16
- Wins Champions League & La Liga double 2016/17
- Wins Champions League 2017/18Now THAT's the way you resign on a excessive! LEGEND! ????????????
— Puvarasan Selvam (@PuvarasanS) May 31, 2018
Zinedine Zidane is the neatest man i've seen.
— Derrick Ashimwe (@DerrickAshimwe) May 31, 2018
Resigns after profitable a hatrick of UCL titles on the trot.
You telling me if Arsenal had waited 1 extra month, Zinedine Zidane would have been obtainable!? ???? is it too late to cancel Emery's contract? ????. Winning the most important membership competitors in world soccer 3x in a row is not ok fo Real Madrid as of late. Hilarious.
— Liam Mccolgan (@McColgan_L) May 31, 2018
Looking ahead to David Gold and David Sullivan going hell for leather-based to get Zidane as new West Ham boss...
— Jon Dyson (@JonDyson81) May 31, 2018
If Wenger takes over Real Madrid it will likely be like Al Pacino on the final pressconference at «Any Given Sunday»
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) May 31, 2018
Who will take over from Zidane stays to be seen, however Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been closely linked with a change to the Bernabeu regardless of just lately signing a new contract with the Lilywhites.
The futures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are additionally doubtful following feedback made by the pair after the Champions League closing, through which Bale scored twice as Madrid beat Liverpool Three-1.