Zidane Rank Up

French football legend Zinedine Zidane gives the relevant confirmation of his appointment as Director of Football Real Madrid. Earlier, former Los Merengues attacking midfielder is serving as special adviser to club president Florentino Perez. Thus, Zidane will work more closely with Jose Mourinho's team entrenador. "I will become director of Real Madrid football team," said Zidane.

Zidane admitted if his decision to accept the offer to become director of the club is also influenced Special One, Mourinho nickname. "Mourinho also influence the appointment of this matter, even so it is with Florentino (Perez). I'll start this new task, until next week until the end of the season, "he added.

Recruitment of young French defender Raphael Varane cited a recommendation Zidane. However, concerned humble and gestured if Mourinho was very instrumental factor behind the success of the Madrid acquired Varane. "The future is very bright. Very lucky for him arrived in Madrid in such a young age (18 years). He liked the coach (Mourinho). That's why I joined this project, "said Zidane.

Furthermore, Zidane did not want to brag if Madrid is mentioned is in pole position to sign the young star and Brazilian Santos, Neymar. "It is normal for any club interested in Neymar. But we have to see what club it was decided beforehand. We must handle it gently, step by step, "