Frenchman looked free from the stresses of football after his shock announcement to quit Real Madrid
ZINEDINE ZIDANE looks free from the stresses of managing Real Madrid after he whisked his wife away to Ibiza.
The Frenchman stunned the club by announcing he was quitting following three straight Champions League triumphs.
4Zinedine Zidane spread sun cream on his wife’s back on holidayCredit: The Mega Agency
And on the day his country kick-started their World Cup campaign with a win over Australia, Zidane appeared to have football on the back of his mind.
Instead he lapped up the sunshine while lying on a luxury boat in good company.
Questions will now be asked over his future with Zidane set to be in high demand following his successes in Spain.
He has been linked with the France to job to replace Didier Deschamps if the latter has an unsuccessful World Cup.
Thierry Henry rolls back the years with a nice no-look pass to Zinedine Zidane and top finish in Friendly match with Arsene Wenger as boss4Zidane soaked up the sun on a luxury yacht while France were taking on AustraliaCredit: The Mega Agency4He looked in relaxed mood with football as the back of his mindCredit: The Mega Agency
When asked what he future holds, Zidane was keen to point out that he was happy to just earn a rest.
Speaking at an adidas event, he 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].”
Deschamps believes it is “inevitable” that Zidane will replace him in the future.
Zinedine Zidane has confirmed he has resigned as Real Madrid manager4Zinedine Zidane stunned Real Madrid by announcing his was quittingCredit: Getty