Real Madrid have announced Zinedine Zidane as new manager.
Zidane takes over from Rafa Benitez, who lasted just seven months in charge at the Bernabeu.
Word that Benitez was going to be sacked began to spread early on Monday. On Sunday, his side drew 2-2 with Valenica at the Mestalla, that result proved the final nail in coffin for the 55-year-old.
At a press conference on Monday evening, Zidane was unveiled.
The Frenchman most recently spent time as manager of Real Madrid Castilla, the club's B-team.
The question is now, can one of the world's greatest ever players become a great manager?
Florentino confirms that Zidane will take over: "I'm very proud because I know that for you (Zidane), the word 'impossible' doesn't exist"
— AS English (@English_AS) January 4, 2016
Zidane: "This is an important day for me - I'm more excited now than I was on the day I signed as a player"
— AS English (@English_AS) January 4, 2016
Zidane: "I am going to put my heart and soul into this job so that everything works out well"
— AS English (@English_AS) January 4, 2016
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