Real Madrid president's whirlwind media schedule never seems to stop, with his latest interview coming on MARCA TV's 'Futboleros' programme.

Florentino revealed that Zidane "got the coaching itch from working alongside Mourinho", while claiming that the Frenchman "knows everything, including the best players at every team, whether in Italy, France or wherever... He likes coaching and he could combine managing a youth team with being director of football, or serve as assistant to the new manager. We'll see".

On the subject of the Barça players' recent snipes at José Mourinho, he said: "I can understand Xavi and Iniesta being miffed with Mourinho. They haven't beaten us in the last five matches. Criticising the opposition after you've failed to win is never a good strategy", he stated.

Pérez also backed the Portuguese's claims to have broken Barcelona's dominance: "The days of Barça turning up and winning every match against Real came to an end with Mourinho. He's right about that".

Pérez admitted that Carlo Ancelotti is a target for the vacant managerial position, provided PSG agrees to release him, while ruling out Jupp Heynckes as a plan B: "If he hadn't said he was taking a break, then he might have been an option".

On Gareth Bale, he said: "Real Madrid always wants the best players. We have a great relationship with Tottenham, but first we have to sort out our new coach and then we'll look at putting together our new squad".

"Cristiano will retire at Real Madrid, it's the natural outcome", Pérez stressed.