Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes Zinedine Zidane has the ‘authority’ to be a great manager at the club and he isn’t surprised by strong results.
Zidane was appointed head coach in January following the dismissal of Rafael Benitez before he guided Los Blancos to the European Cup in May and to their current position of six points clear in the title race and a 32-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
"He changed the history of this club as a player and it was such an easy option for us (to appoint him)," Perez told AFP.
"He is someone who came here to offer a new and distinct future… It was obvious that he would do a great job. It has been a beautiful and eternal love story and that is why I am not surprised by the results he is getting and those that are still to come."
"Zidane last year changed our lives; as well as working very well from a professional point of view he has an authority with the players because he was a great player.
“He was one of the greatest ever – when he says things, when he speaks with the players, he has the recognition and the authority you have to have."
