David Beckham disagress with Jorge Valdano over Zidane’s appointment; insist he is the best man for the job

Published on: 05 January 2016

Former England captain David Beckham has disagreed with former Real Madrid General Manager Jorge Valdano over comments that Zidane’s appointment as Real Manager is risky.

Jorge Valdano had noted that Zidane is inexperienced and for him to be appointment by the most successful European club as a manger is risky.

But the former team mate of Zidane, David Berckham says Zidane is the best man for the job.

‘Zinedine Zidane was the best possible man to take over from Rafael Benitez at Real Madrid,” according to the former team-mate David Beckham.

Benitez was sacked on Monday after just seven months in the job, with Madrid president Florentino Perez turning to club icon Zidane as the Spaniard’s

And ex-England captain Beckham, who played alongside Zidane for three seasons at Madrid, has backed the legendary Frenchman to succeed.

“Does it get any better than this?” Beckham wrote on Instagram. “A man that has been the best at a game we all love, taking over of a club that myself and many more people love.

“Someone with drive, passion and also doesn’t accept failure on any level.

“Taking over from a manager that has huge experience and respect in the game, but taking on a position he will relish.

“The best person for the job.”

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