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·25 September 2026
Raphaël Varane on Zinédine Zidane, an adaptable coach who instilled confidence
Raphaël Varane on Zinédine Zidane, an adaptable coach who instilled confidence | OneFootball
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Raphaël Varane has portrayed Zinédine Zidane as a manager who adapts to his players and transmits confidence, reflecting on almost five seasons together at Real Madrid that brought major European success.
According to L'Équipe, Varane made 192 appearances under Zidane between 2016 and 2021, a period in which they won three Champions League titles.
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Retired for two years, the former defender is 33 and has 93 caps, and he recalls the instinctive, confident coach he knew.
He depicts a leader who tailored his approach to the group while fostering belief throughout the squad.
Varane’s reflections emphasise adaptation and trust as the hallmarks of Zidane’s management.
Source: L'Équipe
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