Real Madrid has announced Spain's Julen Lopetegui will succeed Zinedine Zidane as head coach after the World Cup.
Zidane surprisingly stepped down after presiding over a third successive Champions League triumph, citing his doubts about the team being able to continue such a remarkable run as the main reason for leaving.
Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham quickly emerged as a favourite, though his recent contract renewal seemed to make such a move improbable.
Speculation soon went quiet about Madrid's search as attentions were turned towards the World Cup, but it has made something of a surprise announcement on Tuesday in confirming the appointment of Lopetegui upon the completion of Spain's campaign in Russia.
Lopetegui, who came through the Madrid ranks as a player, has signed a three-year deal at the club after impressing in charge of the Spain senior side.
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