Zinedine Zidane returns to Real Madrid

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Zinedine Zidane is back in charge of Real Madrid, less than a year after quitting as manager.

The Frenchman replaces Santiago Solari, who was sacked on Monday.

Zidane stepped down only 10 months ago after leading the Spanish giants to a third Champions League title in a row.

He has now bagged a new deal until 2022.

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