Real Madrid are believed to have given up any hope of making Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino the heir to Zinedine Zidane's Bernabeu throne this summer.
The Argentinian was Los Blancos' first choice to take the reins at Los Blancos, but Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has effectively ended their pursuit.
Zidane's decision to resign not only rocked the world, but it also came to a massive shock to Madrid. Having won more Champions League trophies than full seasons endured at the helm of the club, Zidane most certainly left on a high; but the Frenchman's exit has meant Madrid have been forced to think fast.