Zinedine Zidane has announced that he is leaving Real Madrid this summer. The Frenchman has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success during his three years at the Santiago Bernabéu, and his unexpected departure has caused arguably the biggest vacancy in world football.

There are a number of contenders for the role, as Real attempt to find a manager as successful as Zidane, who won three Champions League trophies since taking over from Rafael Benitez in January 2016 as well as a league title in 2016/17.

Germany national team manager Joachim Loew has emerged as the early favourite, while youth-team manager and former player Guti is also likely to be in the frame.

Real may also decide to attempt to poach a successful Premier League manager. They likely wouldn’t encounter much resistance if they tried to recruit Antonio Conte from Chelsea, although tempting Mauricio Pochettino to the club from Tottenham Hotspur could prove difficult. The Argentinian signed a new five-year deal with the north London club last week.

Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Show all 8 1 /8 Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Real Madrid are looking for a new head coach after Zinedine Zidane walked out on the club after three exceptionally successful years in charge. Corbis via Getty Images Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Mauricio Pochettino The Tottenham Hotspur manager is admired by the Real Madrid hierarchy. But he recently signed a new five-year contract with Spurs. Getty Images Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Joachim Loew Rumours emerged in February that the German manager was Florentino Perez's first-choice. Bongarts/Getty Images Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Luis Enrique His appointment would be controversial but he did used to play for Real Madrid, meaning he's a possibility. Getty Images Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Guti Manager of Real Madrid's Under-19 team. Has said he would be ready to step up and replace Zidane. Getty Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Antonio Conte Will he leave Chelsea this summer? If he does, the Italian will certainly be in the frame. Chelsea FC via Getty Images Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Maurizio Sarri The mercurial Italian is wanted by Chelsea. But if Conte stays, Sarri will certainly be in the frame. AFP/Getty Images Who could replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid? Arsene Wenger Wenger is currently the favourite with the bookies. The Frenchman is out of a job and is one of the most experienced managers in world football, after all... AFP/Getty Images