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Zidane ‘very happy to be home’ on return to Real Madrid as manager

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Zinedine Zidane said he is “very happy to be home” after returning as Real Madrid manager just 10 months after leaving the Spanish giants.

The Spanish club announced the reappointment of the Frenchman on Monday night as replacement to Santiago Solari, who was sacked after less than five months in charge.

46-year-old Zidane, who left in May after leading the club to a third straight UEFA Champions League trophy, has agreed to take over until 2022.

Real are currently third in La Liga, 12 points behind leaders Barcelona.

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“The best manager in the world has rejoined the club,” Real president Florentino Perez said. “Our destinies are once again united.”

Zidane, who was unveiled in a ceremony on Monday night, said: “I want to put this club back where it belongs.

“It has been difficult from the outside looking in.

“I have been living here in Madrid, doing my things. But I have recharged my batteries. I’m ready to coach this great club again.”

Solari’s last match as manager was a 4-1 win over Real Valladolid on Sunday – which followed a shock Champions League exit to Ajax.

Zidane will manage the team when they play at home against Celta Vigo in the league.

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