Real Madrid confirm Solari as coach until 2021

FE Team | Published: November 14, 2018 22:04:29

Santiago Solari has produced the best start of any manager in charge of Real Madrid after winning all four of his first four matches in charge — Internet

MADRID, Nov 14 (AFP): Santiago Solari on Tuesday was confirmed as Real Madrid coach until 2021 following his successful spell in charge as caretaker boss of the European champions.
"Real Madrid's board of directors met today and decided to name Santiago Solari as first team coach until June 30, 2021," the club announced in a statement.
Solari's anointment as sacked Julen Lopetegui's permanent successor comes after wins in his first four matches.
And with 15 goals scored and only two conceded the 42-year-old Argentinian has established the best ever start for a Real manager.
After thrashing Melilla in the Copa del Rey, they won 5-0 away to Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League, between victories over Real Valladolid and Celta Vigo in La Liga.
The upturn has left Madrid only four points adrift of league leaders Barcelona and on the brink of qualification for the last 16 in Europe.