MADRID – Zinedine Zidane and Jorge Valdano were given positions at Real Madrid as new president Florentino Perez took over the reins at the Primera Liga club yesterday.
Former player and France international Zidane will be advisor to the president. Zidane was signed as a player in 2001 by Perez during his previous presidency.
The Argentine Valdano, who was sports director previously under Perez, returns as director general and assistant to the president, a statement said on the club website (www.realmadrid.com).
Miguel Pardeza takes over from Predrag Mijatovic as sports director.
– Nampa-Reuters
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