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Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane left the club after winning the third straight Champions League title last Saturday. The players shared their thoughts on Zidane’s departure on Social Media.
Míster, como jugador y ahora como entrenador, decidiste despedirte en lo más alto. Gracias por dos años y medio de fútbol, trabajo, cariño y amistad. Te vas pero tu legado ya es imborrable. Uno de los capítulos mas exitosos de la historia de nuestro querido @realmadrid pic.twitter.com/LtyEE5g71k
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) May 31, 2018
“Coach, as a player and now as our coach you decided to leave while you were on top. Thanks for these two years of football, work, love and friendship. You’re leaving but your legacy is there to stay. One of the most successful chapters in the history of our dear Real Madrid,” wrote Ramos.
Míster, contigo hemos aprendido, hemos crecido y hemos conseguido lo que parecía imposible. Te vas en lo más alto. Muchas gracias de parte de todo el madridismo.
— Marcos Llorente (@marcosllorente) May 31, 2018
“Coach, with you we learned, we grew up and we achieved what appeared to be impossible. You leave on top. Thank you in behalf of every Real Madrid fan,” tweeted Marcos Llorente.
Gracias Mister! It’s been a pleasure! pic.twitter.com/99VzaBxUoV
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) May 31, 2018
“Zidane, working with you has been a great privilege. Learning every day and then winning all together because you managed to make this a historic team. I wish you all the best,” wrote Isco.
No tengo palabras para agradecerte todo lo que has hecho por este vestuario, por el Real Madrid y por el madridismo. Ha sido un orgullo y un privilegio tener como entrenador a mi ídolo. Eterno Zizou. pic.twitter.com/wjK45SMQz7
— Casemiro (@Casemiro) May 31, 2018
“I can’t find the right words to thank you for what you did for this dressing room, for Real Madrid and for the whole madridismo. It’s been an honor and a privilege having my idol coaching me. Zizou forever.”
#Zidane Simplemente darte las gracias por estos 2 años y medio como nuestro entrenador, has sido un profesional increíble al igual que todo tu staff.
— Dani Carvajal Ramos (@DaniCarvajal92) May 31, 2018
He aprendido muchísimo como jugador y persona a tus órdenes, te deseo lo mejor y de nuevo #GraciasZidane #GraciasZizou pic.twitter.com/5wlLGmn5G0
“I just want to say thank you for these two years you spent as our coach. You’ve been an amazing pro just like all your coaching staff. I learned a lot as a player and also as a person while being at your disposal. I wish you all the best and once again #GraciasZidane #GraciasZizou.”
Gracias mister por todo lo que me has hecho vivir estos 2 años y medio. Tu entrega por tus jugadores y el club siempre fue lo mas importante para ti, y por eso eres un referente para todos. GraZZias por todo y suerte en el futuro!! pic.twitter.com/ZoMlBOw13n
— Nacho Fernández (@nachofi1990) May 31, 2018
“Thank you coach for all you allowed me to experience these two years. Your dedication towards your players and the club was always the most important thing for you and that’s why you’re a role model for us. Thank you for everything and good luck in the future!”
Mister Zizou. He aprendido muchísimo a tu lado!
— Marcelotwelve (@MarceloM12) May 31, 2018
He disfrutado como un niño a cada entrenamiento, a cada consejo!
Eres muy especial para mi!
Has hecho historia con tu trabajo, tu dedicación, pasión y sobretodo con tu humildad!
Gracias Mister #marchelin pic.twitter.com/MvWCwjYSqR
“Coach Zizou: I learned a lot by your side! I enjoyed like a kid every single training session and every piece of advice. You’re very special for me! You made history with your work, your dedication your passion and also your modesty! Thank you mister!”
Ha sido un auténtico placer jugar a tus órdenes, mister. Leyenda como jugador, y ahora también lo eres como entrenador. Ha sido un honor aprender y ganar a tu lado. Te deseo lo mejor. Gracias y hasta pronto pic.twitter.com/Pxx133jlgI
— Lucas Vázquez (@Lucasvazquez91) May 31, 2018
“it’s been a real pleasure playing for you, coach. You were a legend as a player and now you’re one as a coach too. It’s been a great honor learning from you and winning by your side. I wish you the very best. Thank you and see you soon.”
“I only feel pride about being one of your players. Thank you for everything, coach.”
This post will be updated with more reactions from the players.