Seedorf: I take my hat off to Zidane for what he has done and for his decision LaLiga - Real Madrid Believes Zidane's choice should be respected

Clarence Seedorf understands and respects Zinedine Zidane's decision to walk away from Real Madrid.

The Dutchman believes Zidane earned the right to leave after two and a half years of incredible work.

"I take my hat off to Zidane for all that he has done and for the decision he has taken," he said after Sunday's legends match against Arsenal.

"His experience has convinced him that it was the right moment [to leave] and that should be respected."

Of course, Seedorf is trying to make it as a coach as well, although he didn't want to entertain the possibility of inheriting the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu dugout.

"It would be an honour for me to coach Real Madrid, but I'm not going to say things that could create controversy," he said.

"The club needs calm in order to take the best decision."

Seedorf coached Deportivo La Coruna in the final stretch of the 2017/18 season, but couldn't keep them up.