Former Spain and Real Madrid boss Vicente del Bosque says Julen Lopetegui is ready for the Los Blancos job.
Lopetegui, the current La Furia Roja coach, was named as Zinedine Zidane‘s successor at the European champions in a surprise announcement on Tuesday.
And Del Bosque, who managed both Madrid and Spain, has backed his compatriot’s ability and doesn’t believe the announcement will impact Spain at the World Cup.
“I am convinced that Lopetegui will do the same role, it will not affect him,” he told Onda Cero.
Del Bosque, 67, feels the former Porto coach will not let the announcement hinder his side’s chances of success in Russia this summer.
Julen Lopetegui will take charge of Real Madrid after the World Cup.
“I always lean towards the Spanish coaches. I think Lopetegui is ready to train Real Madrid,” he added.
The 51-year-old Lopetegui signed a three-year deal at Madrid and will take over after the World Cup.