when did zidane join real madrid as a coach
Zinedine Zidane In November 2010, Zidane was appointed as a special adviser to Real Madrid's first team in response to an appeal made by then-Real Madrid coach José Mourinho for the former Real midfielder to work more closely with the team. In his new role, Zidane was expected to participate in Champions League events and functions and was also to travel with the first team on a regular basis and participate in pre-match gatherings, training sessions and meetings with the head coach.[97] In July 2011, it was announced that he would become Real Madrid's new sporting director.[98] In 2013, Zidane was appointed assistant coach to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.[99]