<P> In November 2010 , Zidane was appointed as a special adviser to Real Madrid 's first team in response to an appeal made by then - Real Madrid coach José Mourinho for the former Real midfielder to work more closely with the team . In his new role , Zidane was expected to participate in Champions League events and functions and was also to travel with the first team on a regular basis and participate in pre-match gatherings , training sessions and meetings with the head coach . In July 2011 , it was announced that he would become Real Madrid 's new sporting director . In 2013 , Zidane was appointed assistant coach to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid . </P>
<P> In November 2010 , Zidane was appointed as a special adviser to Real Madrid 's first team in response to an appeal made by then - Real Madrid coach José Mourinho for the former Real midfielder to work more closely with the team . In his new role , Zidane was expected to participate in Champions League events and functions and was also to travel with the first team on a regular basis and participate in pre-match gatherings , training sessions and meetings with the head coach . In July 2011 , it was announced that he would become Real Madrid 's new sporting director . In 2013 , Zidane was appointed assistant coach to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid . </P>
when did zidane join real madrid as a coach
when did zidane join real madrid as a coach
2013
2013