Real Madrid 'aiming to name new manager before World Cup'

Real Madrid are reportedly aiming to announce the identity of their next manager before the World Cup.

According to AS, Los Blancos are keen to appoint a successor to Zinedine Zidane ahead of the final in Russia to give the incoming coach more time to prepare for the season ahead.

The club are also said to be concerned that the World Cup could overshadow the unveiling of their new boss by dominating the backpage headlines.

Zidane announced his shock resignation just days after guiding his side to a 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final.

The latest reports suggest that Real have turned their attention to Brazil manager Tite in their search for a new head coach.