The world of football is still in shock after Zinedine Zidane stepped down as Real Madrid's boss. Some say that it was the best way to put an end to what has been a very successful stint as Los Blancos' manager, but others believe he could have stayed.
Even if some experts saw this coming, the reactions from his players hint that they were expecting to get together with Zizou for one more season. The common ground between all of them was their gratitude towards Zidane, as the following social media posts show.
Cristiano Ronaldo
"I just feel proud after having played for you, Mister. Thank you so, so much."
Sergio Ramos
As a player and coach you decided to say goodbye at the top. Thank you for two and a half incredible years. Your legacy will never be erased, one of the most successful chapters in the history of our beloved @realmadrid pic.twitter.com/dO6bw74aA3
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) May 31, 2018
Marcelo
"Mister Zizou, I learned a lot by your side! I've enjoyed every training and advice just like a child! You're very special to me! You've made history with your hard work, dedication and humility. Thank you, Mister."
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
Toni Kroos
Gracias Mister! It's been a pleasure! pic.twitter.com/99VzaBxUoV
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) May 31, 2018
Lucas Vázquez
"It's been an absolute honor to play under your command, mister. You were a legend as a player, and now you're one as a coach. It's been an honor to learn how to win by your side. All the best for you, thanks and see you soon!"
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
Marco Asensio
"Thanks for everything you've done for me and for the team. It's been an honor to win and to learn from you during the past two seasons. All the best to you, Mister"
Gracias por todo lo que has hecho por mi y por el equipo. Ha sido un honor poder ganar contigo y aprender de ti durante estas dos temporadas. Te deseo lo mejor Míster. pic.twitter.com/anUoYMKGWU
— Marco Asensio (@marcoasensio10) May 31, 2018
Isco
"Zidane, it's been an honor to work with you, to learn with you and to win everything together, because you were able to make history with this team. I wish you all the best. Big hug."
Casemiro
"I have no words to thank everything you've done for this locker room, for Real Madrid and for madridismo itself. I feel proud and privileged after being coached by my idol. You are eternal, Zizou"
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
Dani Carvajal
"#Zidane I just want to thank you for these two and a half years as our coach, you've been an amazing professional, and the same goes out to your staff. I've learned a lot both as a player and as a person under your command, I wish you all the best, and once again #ThankYouZidane #ThankYouZizou
#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
