Former Real Madrid and Barcelona striker Javier Saviola is happy for Santiago Solari over his appointment.

Saviola admits he knows his fellow Argentine well.

He said, "I know Santiago Solari well, because I have played with him for a long time.

"We have been teammates for many years and I wish him good luck. I know him as a coach, but since he's just started and he's at Real Madrid ... we all know how difficult it is to handle the situation.

"I hope he will meet expectations."