Zidane unsure over length of Real reign

Zinedine Zidane on Saturday appeared to put a time limit on his second term as coach of Real Madrid.

Two years ago Zidane resigned as Madrid boss only to return toward the end of last season after the dismissals of Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari.

However, speaking ahead of Sunday's La Liga game at Espanyol, Zidane implied he may not be around for too long at the Bernabeu.

"I don't know how long I will train Real Madrid, I haven't got anything in mind," the 48-year-old told reporters.

"In my mind, I have always been a footballer-I was a player for almost 18 years and I said I'd never be a coach, although now I am. It wears you out a lot and we will see how long I continue, but I'm sure it won't be 20 years."

Asked if he was a better coach than a player, Zidane replied:"No way! I was a better player, but I am happy with what I have done and also that I finished my playing career here (at Madrid)".

Xinhua - Agencies