A Real Madrid legend who was originally signed by Zinedine Zidane in his first stint has hailed Carlo Ancelotti as the best coach he's worked with.
Carlo Ancelotti recently left Real Madrid to complete his first international job stint. Working with the Brazil squad, the Italian is yet again overseeing a squad oozing with talent, but they just need direction, which is where he steps in.
Very rarely does a player have a bad word to say about working under Carlo Ancelotti. Having managed some of the best players in the history of the game, Don Carlo is known as one of the best man-managers of all time.
That has yet again been proven by a Zinedine Zidane signing.
Zinedine Zidane signing says Carlo Ancelotti is the best Real Madrid coach
Speaking while on international duty, Vinicius Junior said: "I’m very happy that Ancelotti is here. I’ve always said that he’s the best coach I’ve worked with. He still hasn’t had time to show his game plan."
Considering Vinicius Junior was originally signed by Zinedine Zidane (although he didn't end up being presented officially until Lopetegui was in charge), this is an interesting claim. While he didn't directly pit Zidane and Ancelotti up against each other, fans can't help but read between those lines.
Of course, Vini narrowly missed out on the best days of Zinedine Zidane (his first stint). Had he been around during that period, his pick for best Real Madrid coach might have looked different. However, that's merely a "what if" argument that doesn't benefit anyone involved.
On the other hand, Vini won everything there is to win at club level under Carlo Ancelotti. He also had his most legitimate Ballon d'Or shout under Don Carlo, which fans still don't know how he didn't win. Therefore, he'll naturally lean towards the Italian as the manager who's helped him the most.
Vinicius Junior will now continue working under Carlo Ancelotti, the manager who turned him into the best player in the world while at Real Madrid. Fans should watch this international relationship closely, as it will almost certainly have a ripple effect on Real Madrid, considering how vital Vini is here.