Who would be Zidane's successor at Madrid?

Zinedine Zidane shocked the footballing world on Thursday by sensationally announcing his decision to leave Real Madrid.
Mauricio Pochettino, Arsene Wenger and youth team coach Guti- who is an ex player on the list for the job. Mauricio Sarri has also been touted as an option after he was dismissed by Napoli despite leading them to a second-place finish in Serie A.

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed he is happy at Tottenham but didn't rule out replacing Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.

Pochettino, who has previously spent time in charge of Liga side Espanyol, has takes the lead role due to his experience of Spanish footballing style, with the Argentine having impressed in his coaching career to date.

"I enjoy what is happening and what has to be, will be. [Former Argentina international] Jorge Griffa once told me that I must let football take me, that I do not want to change my destiny."

Pochettino penned a new deal woth Tottenham that will extend his stay at North London to 2023, but rumours regarding an impending exit have been sparked within days of that agreement being reached.

Other worthy contenders include Arsenal's invisible era gaffer Arsene Wenger, who recently stepped down as the team Manager after a 22-year tenure with the club. Real Madrid may take his vast experience and hand him over a huge task to maintain the club's momentum, which has seen them retain the UEFA Champions League in the last two seasons

Napoli's former boss Mauricio Sarri is heavily linked with a move to the Premier League with Chelsea but may now turn attention to the Spanish capital, if an opportunity presents itself. He was earlier recommended for the appointment by veteran goal keeper Pep Reina to take over the Real Madrid's Managerial role.

We are similar people," Reina told AS. "We had a father-son relationship – I love him very much and I will also be eternally grateful.

"He is the main inspiration of the records that Napoli has always been setting in these three years and he plays a great game.

"I would recommend it to any team in the world, for his football ideas and his maniacal way of working."

Madrid president Florentino Perez insisted Zidane's decision took him by surprise when he was informed on Wednesday, leaving him with the unenviable task of replacing a hugely successful coach.

Real Madrid may also seek after the services of Guti Hernandez if other options are not available for disposal.