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Man City, Chelsea and Juventus on alert as Real Madrid star eyes move after Benitez sack
ZINEDINE ZIDANE is the new head coach of Real Madrid with the club sacking Rafa Benitez after just half a season in charge.
Isco has sparked a three-way tug of war following Zidane replacing Benitez as Real Madrid boss
Benitez replaced Carlo Ancelotti in June, signing a three-year contact with his home-town club, but he has lasted only 25 competitive games.
The 55-year-old found himself under increasing pressure due to some indifferent performances and damaging defeats, most notably the 4-0 home loss to Barcelona in November.
Ironically his final game in charge was Sunday's 2-2 draw at Valencia - managed by former Manchester United defender Gary Neville - a result which left Madrid in third spot in La Liga, four points adrift of leaders Atletico Madrid.
"I'm going to do everything I can to make the best for this club," said Zidane. "It's a very important day for me. What I can tell you is that I will give everything or this club.