Real Madrid have confirmed that their head fitness coach Antonio Pintus is to leave the club and join Antonio Conte’s coaching staff at Inter.

Los Blancos posted a statement on their club website announcing the appointment of his replacement Gregory Dupont and wished Pintus well.

The statement reads as follows: “Real Madrid C. F. wishes to announce Grégory Dupont has joined the club’s coaching staff as head of fitness for the football first team.

“Dupont takes over from Antonio Pintus, to whom Real Madrid are extremely grateful for his exemplary work and commitment during his many seasons at the club and we wish him the best of luck in his new position with FC Internazionale Milano.”