Zinedine Zidane acknowledged he's unlikely to remain as manager of Real Madrid for more than a few seasons. Zidane replaced Rafa Benitez in January of 2016.
"Zinedine Zidane isn't a player at Real Madrid anymore," said Zidane. "That Zidane no longer exists. Now it's down to Zinedine Zidane the coach to carve out a career. I'm not protected by what I've done as a player at this club. I know that one day it [the coach's job] will come to an end at Real Madrid, so I make the most of it and I do everything I can to be successful. I say to myself: 'If I've got 10 days left here, then I'm going to live those 10 days to the max; if it's six months, I'll live those six months to the max.' I don't think beyond that. I know I won't stay [in the job] for 10 years."
Zidane was asked how he manages the pressure.
"External pressure doesn't affect me. I've wrapped a shield around myself; nothing can bother me. I have many responsibilities [as Real Madrid coach]. But when I get home, I switch off. I know that many coaches aren't able to take their minds off the job, but I do have that ability. I go home and I get together with my wife or with my sons and I go to see a show or to have dinner. I cut myself off [from work], because that's fundamental."