Real Madrid Castilla manager Zinedine Zidane has heaped pressure on new Los Blancos boss Rafa Benitez already, saying he know he must win trophies if he is to survive at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Benitez signed a three-year deal last week to take over from Carlo Ancelotti after he was sacked for failing to lead the side to the La Liga or Champions League trophies.
In quotes published by Marca, Zidane said Benitez must win the big prizes if he is to avoid the same fate as Ancelotti.
“The club has selected Benitez and it’s a good decision. You need to respect that decision. Benitez is a good choice, but what counts are results. He knows the place well. He knows the challenge he has ahead. Only winning titles is good enough,” he stated.
Zidane was seen by many as a candidate for the top job when Ancelotti left, but went on to add that he is happy in his current job.
“I want to keep learning. Then I’d like to manage in the top division. I’ll progress bit by bit, as I did as a footballer. We’ll see if it’s here or somewhere else.
“I’m staying with Castilla because I want to carry on. We had a target and we didn’t achieve it. I want to achieve it. It’s been a good experience. It’s a completely different job from working with the first team. We’re looking to get promoted. I decided to stay because Real Madrid is an amazing place and I want to contribute something important to this club,” he commented.
