Fils Zidane Named Head Coach of Real Madrid Castilla

Son of Legendary Manager Zinedine Zidane Takes Charge of Club's Reserve Team

Real Madrid Castilla, the reserve team of Spanish giants Real Madrid, has appointed Fils Zidane as their new head coach. Zidane, the son of legendary manager Zinedine Zidane, has been a coach for the club's youth teams since 2014.

Zidane's appointment comes after the departure of Raul Gonzalez, who led Castilla to promotion to the Spanish third division last season. Raul left the club to take over as manager of Segunda Division side Real Zaragoza.

Fils Zidane is a former professional footballer who played for several clubs in France and Spain, including Real Madrid Castilla. He retired from playing in 2006 and began his coaching career in 2014, joining the Real Madrid youth setup.

Zidane's Philosophy and Goals for Castilla

Zidane has a reputation as a talented and ambitious coach. He is known for his attacking style of play and his focus on developing young players.

In an interview with the club's website, Zidane outlined his goals for Castilla:"My objective is to help the players progress and improve so that they can reach the first team. I want to create a competitive team that plays attractive football."

Zidane will have a strong squad at his disposal, including several promising young players who have been promoted from the club's academy.

Expectations for the Season

Castilla will be looking to build on their success last season and challenge for promotion to the Segunda Division. The team will also compete in the Copa del Rey, where they will face top-flight opposition.

Zidane will be under pressure to deliver results, but he has the experience and the talent to succeed. Castilla fans will be excited to see what he can achieve with the team.