Zidane: It's fundamental that Cristiano Ronaldo stays at Real Madrid until he retires
Posted Sunday, December 17, 2017 by Marca.com
The lingering doubt around Cristiano Ronaldo's future remains a concern for Zinedine Zidane, who wants to see the forward stick around at Real Madrid as long as possible after firing the winner in the Club World Cup final.
With a free-kick early in the second-half of Sunday's encounter with Gremio, Ronaldo sent Los Blancos to their second straight crowning as the champions of the world in Abu Dhabi.
"It is fundamental for us that Ronaldo stays until the very end," Zidane told his post-match press conference. "This is his home.
"I hope he stays here until the end, until the day he retires. We all know what he can do out on the pitch."
Zidane himself now has an incredible haul of trophies in a short spell at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, with the Frenchman pleased to overtake Spanish icon Vicente del Bosque's record.
"I think most about LaLiga because that is the most demanding," he contemplated.
"This is a very good moment for Real Madrid. I don't know if it's golden, but we're doing very well. We're doing something very important.
"I think my tally is very good. I didn't expect to be up with del Bosque. You have to congratulate the players because what they are doing isn't easy."
The single goal beating of Brazilian outfit Gremio was hardly a classic, but the coach was nonetheless exultant about his side's efforts.
"We played very well, with intensity," said Zidane. "We were great.
"When we start playing like that, it is very tough for our opponents. I'm very happy."
Los Blancos now travel back to Spain to rest and soak up their latest triumph before heading into the Christmas Clasico on December 23.
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