Zidane backs Jese for successful PSG spell

The Real Madrid coach says that the forward can expect a successful spell with the Ligue 1 champions, where he predicts the Spaniard will be able to find the back of the net often

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says Jese's impending move to Paris Saint-Germain is not yet completed, but when it is it will be a good one for the Spanish forward.

The young forward is likely to go out on loan for the coming season, as Madrid's attacking depth leaves little room for him in the Liga side. 

But the coach insists that while he is certain a PSG move will turn out well, he will welcome him back with open arms at the end of the temporary switch.

"It's still not finished, but it's on the way," Zidane said at a news conference on Tuesday. "Is PSG an ideal fit for him? I think so. He's going to score a lot of goals there. I hope it goes well for him there, but Madrid will always be his home."

With Jese unlikely to play because of the deal and several players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, not available after playing in Euro 2016, Zidane is short on attacking options for Wednesday's friendly against Bayern Munich.

The Blancos also said that Karim Benzema will not play in the ICC match, the last game of both teams' pre-season tours of the United States.

Benzema, who is dealing with a hip injury, ran laps around the field at Red Bull Arena while his team-mates trained.Zidane is going through his first pre-season as Real Madrid coach after taking over from Rafa Benitez in January 2016.

How he's approached this summer comes, in some respect, from his opposite number in Wednesday's friendly.

The former Real Madrid midfielder was an assistant for new Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid and said the Italian tactician taught him valuable lessons about coaching.

"I have a lot of admiration for him and I learned a lot from him," Zidane said. "I'm here thanks to him because a lot of things changed after him. I'm looking forward to saying hello to him tomorrow."