Kone reveals what surprised him most about Zidane: 'He hasn't lost it'
The piece features testimonial comments from a player called Kone about his experience working under Zinedine Zidane. According to Kone, what stood out most about Zidane was his continued sharpness and quality as a coach, with the player insisting 'he hasn't lost it'. The feature contributes to ongoing conversation around Zidane's next managerial move, with the former Real Madrid and France icon widely linked to a return to the dugout.
Read the full story at football-italia.netPlayer testimonials about elite managers like Zidane carry weight because they cut through the rumour cycle that typically surrounds a high-profile coach between jobs. Kone's framing — surprise that Zidane's standards and intensity remain intact — suggests the former Real Madrid boss has not become detached from the day-to-day demands of management during his time away. For clubs weighing a move for Zidane, these kinds of endorsements matter as much as trophy cabinet résumés, because they speak to how a manager would land inside a dressing room.
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