Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits Zinedine Zidane had plenty of offers to leave.

Zidane has decided to launch his coaching career with the Real Madrid Castilla in the Segunda Division B.

Ancelotti said: "I am not surprised that he rejected other offers to stay with Castilla.

"He thought it was a very good opportunity and he is a man of this club. Also, there are many clubs that promise a lot but then deliver little. Staying here is good for him."

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