Varane: It will be difficult to match Zidane, it will take a coach with character Real Madrid Asked for patience with the future coach

After two-and-a-half years, Zinedine Zidane has departed Real Madrid and Raphael Varane has pointed out that he must be replaced by someone with strong character.

The France international also indicated that it would be extremely hard for Zidane's successor to match his achievements.

"It takes a good coach who is able to succeed in the context of Real Madrid where there is a lot of pressure and a lot is expected from him," he said to reporters in France.

"It will be difficult to match Zidane, but we cannot ask the one who comes to win so much in such a short time but to adapt to Real Madrid.

"There are great coaches in the market and it will take a coach with character.

"[Zidane] didn't warn us and we didn't know anything.

"We will see if I meet with him in the future in the national team. I had an excellent relationship with Zidane, as he brought me to Madrid."

The 25-year-old defender reflected on last season with Los Blancos, as well as his individual contribution to the team.

"I think this year I have been more of a regular starter and I have concluded a full season," Varane added. "Each one has his qualities and I have had an evolution over the years.

"I have my personality and it has not gone wrong for me. We have won all four Champions League trophies, and this year in the key moments I've been there.

"I wanted to show Zidane that he could always count on me and show what I am capable of."