Zidane set for second coming at Real Madrid

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane

Multiple sources have reported that French manager, Zinedine Zidane, is set to return to Real Madrid nine months after leaving the club.

Respected Spanish journalist, Guillem Balague, reported the news on Monday causing excitement among the Madrid fan base.

Zidane who left Real last summer after leading the club to three successive Champions League titles, will replace Santiago Solari if appointed.

According to Spanish outlet Marca, Solari has said his goodbyes to the first team, with Zidane expected to take his first training session on Tuesday before managing his first game back against Celta Vigo at the Bernabeu on Saturday.