Zinedine Zidane's resignation as Real Madrid boss was a historic one for multiple reasons. Firstly, he'd just won his third Champions League title in just two and a half years, bringing to an end the club's most successful spell for 60 years. But it also represented the first time for a long, long time that a Real Madrid manager left voluntarily. Real have developed an incredible reputation for impatience, sacking managers in spite of their previous success. He might have won two La Liga titles and two Champions League's in four years, but Vicente del Bosque was let go just days after winning La Liga. Similarly, Fabio Capello would win Real's first La Liga title for four years but it was decided he didn't do it in the right way and he was sacked, once again, days later. Carlo Ancelotti ended Real's 12-year wait for 'La Decima', their tenth European Cup, but that was only enough to secure his job for one more year. And so Zidane quite possibly decided to jump before he was inevitably pushed, going out on an absolute high. As for who the replacement will be, there's a lot of speculation. Mauricio Pochettino, Jurgen Klopp, and Massimo Allegri have all been linked with the role - but has the new man's name been leaked already? The President of Real Murcia, Víctor Gálvez, announced on Thursday that his club would no longer be pursuing Real Madrid youth coach Guti to become their new manager - because he'd agreed to become the senior team's boss. “Guti is going to coach Real Madrid so he cannot coach Murcia," Galvez told the press. "He was the coach I wanted here. “It's a shame that Zidane didn't resign two days later. Guti called me to thank me for our interest in him”. So could that be that? It's difficult to understand why Galvez would make all of that up but certainly, nothing has been confirmed by Real. We'll still have to wait and see - although it does look like the European Champions have made up their mind. News Now - Sport News<doc-sep>Real Madrid won't increase Ronaldo's pay says expert HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign upfor the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Real Madrid transfer news live updates: Follow below for the latest news Tuesday, June 12 De Gea to Real Madrid Manchester United face a fresh task to keep David De Gea away from Real Madrid after Julen Lopetegui’s appointment in Spain. Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea has been tracked by Real officials this summer. Lopetegui will join Real Madrid after Spain’s World Cup campaign is over, the club have confirmed. And one of his first jobs as new manager will be to sort out Real’s transfer plans. According to the Daily Mail, the two big decisions for Lopetegui will be regarding De Gea and Gareth Bale. Lopetegui is a big fan of De Gea and will likely start the 27-year-old in all of Spain’s games in Russia this summer. Ronaldo prediction Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Real Madrid, claims Portuguese legend Vitor Baia. Los Blancos are worrying over the future of their star man after he refused to commit his future to the club last month. But Baia believes Ronaldo will stay. "I have difficulty in understanding that a player with the stature of Cristiano is in a situation like that at Real Madrid, I'm uncomfortable about all of that," he told Onda Cero. "He's very strong mentally though, he is the leader and captain of the national team and this situation won't impact him at the World Cup. "That tournament can be used to show who is right in all of this and that he isn't wrong but I think he will stay at Real Madrid. He's the best ever." Newspaper fumes Spanish newspaper SPORT have hit out at Real Madrid for the timing of their appointment of Spain boss Julen Lopetegui. Lopetegui will join Real Madrid after the World Cup. But the news hasn’t gone down well in Spain. “The consequences of it can be disastrous for the Spanish team,” wrote Lluis Miguelsanz. “What is clear is that Lopetegui has been negotiating his future as a new white coach while preparing for the World Cup, something that is ethically already reprehensible. “There is no doubt that the coach has all the right in the world to train whoever he wants, but his standing is questioned by the proximity of the start of the competition. “The situation demands immediate explanations.” Real Madrid's appointment of Julen Lopetegui is proving controversial Julen Lopetegui appointed Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui has been appointed as Real Madrid’s new manager. The Spain head coach will join up with his new club after the World Cup. "Julen Lopetegui will be the Real Madrid coach after the celebration of the 2018 World Cup,” a statement from Real read. "Real Madrid C. F. announce that Julen Lopetegui will be the coach of the first team during the next three seasons. "Julen Lopetegui will join the club after Spain’s participation in the World Cup, after two years leading the national team." Lopetegui, 51, played briefly as a goalkeeper for Real during his footballing days and also spent three seasons at Barcelona. Zidane on future Zinedine Zidane admits he doesn’t know where he will go next after leaving Real Madrid. Zidane is tipped to replace Didier Deschamps as France boss after the World Cup. But the former Real boss said: "I have my feet up and I am feeling good. I do not know what I am going to do. "The most important thing is the decision I have taken. For the rest, we will see -- I do not know [how long he will be away from football]." Real Madrid saw managed Zinedine Zidane quit this summer Chelsea in for Asensio Chelsea have made an offer for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio, reports in Spain claim. The attacker has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu in recent months. Asensio, 22, is said to be keen to get more game time, whether that’s at Real or elsewhere. And according to Spanish news outlet Diario Gol, Asensio is a target for Chelsea this summer. They say the Blues have made an offer for the Spain international, with Chelsea desperate to land Asensio. Diario Gol add that the Real winger is open to heading to Stamford Bridge this summer. However, Asensio has asked Chelsea if he can decide on his future after the World Cup in Russia. Salah makes decision Mohamed Salah has no interest in joining Real Madrid this summer, reports in Spain claim. Salah had a sensational season under Jurgen Klopp this year, with the Egypt international netting 44 goals in all competitions. The former Chelsea ace has been tipped to leave Anfield this summer, despite only joining the Reds last year. Real Madrid and Barcelona are chasing the 25-year-old, who won the Premier League Golden Boot this season. However, according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Salah will not join Real this summer. They say the Egypt star has no intention of heading to the Bernabeu. Diario Gol add that Salah does not forgive Real captain Sergio Ramos for injuring him in the Champions League final last month - and the winger wants revenge. Real Madrid transfer news: Mohamed Salah makes his decision Zidane on his future Zinedine Zidane admits he doesn’t know what he’s going to do next. Zidane stunned the footballing world by stepping away from Real Madrid after securing a third Champions League. He has been linked with France and the Chelsea job, but admits he is heading into the unknown. "I'm resting and I don't know what I'm going to do," he told journalists. "What's important is the decision that I took. "We will see what happens afterwards." Ronaldo fury Cristiano Ronaldo is said to view his latest contract offer as an invitation to leave and is absolutely fuming with Real Madrid, according to Marca. Ronaldo hinted he could leave after the Champions League final before back-tracking during the celebrations. But now Marca say he could leave after the latest derisory offer on the table from Madrid. The Spanish publication say the club would even be quite keen on Ronaldo leaving to allow them to sign Neymar from PSG. Ronaldo, ahead of the World Cup with Portugal, is said to very upset and considering his options. Next manager? Real Madrid have made contact with Andre Villas-Boas as they continue their search for a successor to Zinedine Zidane. The Frenchman stunned Madrid by stepping down as boss after guiding them to three Champions League crowns. Real wanted Mauricio Pochettino and then Jurgen Klopp but appear to have admitted defeat in being able to prise either away from England. And now RMC claim Florentino Perez has made contact with AVB. Real Madrid transfer news: Cristiano Ronaldo's future remains uncertain Next Real Madrid manager odds: Who could replace Zinedine Zidane? Thu, May 31, 2018 Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Odds provided by Betfair Play slideshow AFP/Getty Images 1 of 11 Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid?<doc-sep>The shock appointment of Julen Lopetegui, the Spain coach, at Real Madrid three days before his side kick off their World Cup campaign was met with bewilderment and fury as the team’s preparations were thrown into chaos. The announcement came as a huge slap in the face to Luis Rubiales, the Spanish Football Federation president, who hastily cancelled his appearance at tomorrow's pivotal Fifa Congress and flew from Moscow to the team’s base in Krasnodar, where he will hold a press conference alongside Lopetegui to explain this most untimely turn of events. In the meantime, the Federation imposed a blackout on players, forbidding them from speaking about the appointment. Rubiales was voted in as president only last month and his first act was to hand Lopetegui a new contract until after Euro 2020, but the coach’s decision to walk away from the national team as soon as the World Cup ends is a huge blow to his authority. The new deal was signed on May 22, in the lead-up to the Champions League final and when no one suspected that Zinedine Zidane would walk out on the club just days after beating Liverpool in Kiev and winning a third successive European Cup.<doc-sep>
09:29h CEST Real Madrid want to have a new manager confirmed before next Thursday, the opening day of the World Cup in Russia. Madrid's management decisions The Spanish club has been without a coach for over a week and, despite some plans moving forward, the situation is paralysing strategic decisions including final details to the preseason schedule but, more importantly, the ins and outs of the playing staff. Full screen Au revoir | Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane leaves after announcing his resignation on May 31, 2018. PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU (AFP) In addition to these important areas, the club understands the media impact of announcing the man who will succeed Zidane. The World Cup has the footballing world gripped and that can take the shine off the presentation of the new coach. This is why the senior management in Madrid are pushing to get their new man - someone who fits the criteria of Florentino Pérez - over the line and in place before Fifa's tournament kicks off. Discrete negotiations In the background, Los Blancos are negotiating, discreetly, but intensively. Most of this is being done by intermediaries who have been testing the ground in the most sensitive of cases, those of coaches who are under contract, the likes of Pochettino and Klopp. The Argentine is still the number one option for Madrid in spite of the headline message that he has been discarded, but Daniel Levy, Tottenham's president, is still unlikely to let his man leave. Full screen A brave new world | Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino remains Real Madrid's first choice, but expectations of landing him are low. GORKA LEIZA (DIARIO AS) Guti and Tite contrasts In-house, former player Guti waits. He has been moved up to favourite with the bookmakers - influenced by recent comments in Spain - and is certainly on the list of potential candidates at the club. He has nothing complicating an announcement, nor would he have anything to get in the way of starting on the outstanding issues immediately. Full screen Guti | Bookies favourite, limited experience, easily incorporated. DANI SANCHEZ (DIARIO AS) In contrast, another candidate to fill Zidane's shoes was reported in Brazil on Friday evening, their national team coach, Tite. His contract with the Brazilian federation ends following their World Cup exploits however he does have the option to renew that for four more years. If Madrid can convince him to take charge - especially with thoughts on his close relationship with transfer target Neymar - they may have to hold out on any announcement until after their Russian adventure, while making the rest of their plans behind the scenes. There is of course the prospect of a surprise appointment being just around the corner...