Zidane's goodbye is unexpected and inopportune

When Zinedine Zidane surprisingly decided to leave Real Madrid three years ago, the club tried to understand and respect the decision despite the difficult situation it left them in.

There was no betrayal on either side and everyone left on good terms, never ruling out a reunion. Now, it seems that the relationship has come to an end for good.

Zidane's words in a farewell letter are considered excessive and out of place, shocking many within the club who disagree that he wasn't supported in recent months.

The club won't enter into any kind of dispute with a figure who they know is admired by fans and players alike, having achieved so much as a player and coach.

What the club thought of Zidane is what they said in their official statement confirming his exit.

Directors have analysed his letter and do not share his opinion, believing that he lacks self-criticism, failing to recognise mistakes in his own management of players signed and brought back but not used, like Luka Jovic or Martin Odegaard.

Zidane talks about a lack of respect, but it has been him who has turned his back on the club in many cases, and they believe that the two parties were not on the same page.

In the club's youth system, both Theo and Elyaz Zidane continue to form part of Real Madrid after their father's exit.