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Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts with touching message
REAL MADRID star Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to Zinedine Zidane’s stunning departure.
Zinedine Zidane QUITS as manager of Real Madrid
Real Madrid players are still digesting Zidane’s shock exit, with the Frenchman leaving his post as manager earlier today.
Many feel Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to plunge his own future into doubt has played a role in Zidane’s departure.
However, the Frenchman denied that today by saying: "No, not at all.
“I had the respect of all, above all the players, which has been fundamental in achieving things.
“The players have nothing to do with my decision, it is about what I think.”
And Ronaldo has now sent a message to his old boss on Instagram.
“I’m just proud of being your player. Mister, thanks for so much,” he said.
Zidane also revealed that he had not told Ronaldo about his decision to leave.
Instead, he left that task to captain Sergio Ramos.
“The squad already knows,” he added.
“I’ve not talked to them all individually but they all know.
“I’ve sent a message to all the squad and I’ve spoken to Sergio Ramos.
“As always as a person and captain, we have lived a lot together, he respects my decision. He wished me luck.
“He is a leader, a captain and it has been a pleasure to share three more years with him.”