The Spanish center back even hinted the whole squad wants thr Frenchman to return next season, following rumors about his possible departure.

Zidane's success with Real Madrid should come as no surprise for so many people, since his approach hasn't changed one bit since he was an assistant coach.

Real Madrid's captain Sergio Ramos revealed why the team has enjoyed the past few months under the French boss, even if he isn't as experienced as other coaches that handled the team in the past few years. A brotherly approach rather than a bossy one has been the key to Zidane's successful run with Los Blancos.

"Despite his short term as a coach, the team feels he is the right choice. He's got an amazing future ahea. When you were a player like him, you see things in a different way, that's why Zizou is having such an impact. He was a great team-mate and he earned our respect from day one for the player he was. Having him around makes things a lot easier," Ramos stated in an interview with As.

Ramos is the only player left in Real Madrid's squad since Zidane's last club game as a professional.

Ramos' words seem like a direct jibe at Rafa Benítez, who was sacked back in January amid rumors of having a bad relationship with some of the team's top players. The Andalucian player evaluated Zidane's term as manager, and added to his criticism towards Benítez.

"His timing was just perfect. He arrived when we still had a chance to fight for La Liga and the UCL title. His relationship with us is incredible, the harmony between players and coach was something we lacked when Benítez was around,"Ramos added.

The complicated relationship between Ramos and Benítez almost forced the center back's departure last summer.

Ramos is expected to start against Atlético in the UEFA Champions League final, where Los Blancos will try to win their 11th title in the continental competition.

 

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Real Madrid P1 - 1 Atlético Madrid

May 28, 2016 2:45pmStadio Giuseppe Meazza (Milano)

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