Zinedine Zidane is reportedly on course to become the next head coach of the France national team after this summer’s FIFA World Cup, according to ESPN. The 53-year-old is said to have reached a verbal agreement with the French Football Federation to take over from Didier Deschamps, who has led the team since 2012.
Deschamps’ tenure has been highly successful, highlighted by France’s triumph at the 2018 World Cup and their sustained dominance on the international stage. However, Zidane’s expected appointment signals the dawn of a new era—one many fans have long anticipated given his stature in the game.
As a manager, Zidane built an outstanding reputation during his time at Real Madrid, where he guided the club to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles between 2016 and 2018. His composed leadership, tactical awareness, and ability to handle elite players have positioned him as a strong fit for the national team role.
Zidane’s legacy as a player is equally remarkable. A Ballon d’Or winner in 1998 and a three-time FIFA World Player of the Year, he played a central role in France’s first World Cup victory in 1998 and their run to the final in 2006.
Despite his illustrious career, he is also remembered for a controversial moment in the 2006 World Cup final, when he was sent off after an incident involving Marco Materazzi.
If finalised, Zidane’s appointment would mark a major transition for French football, blending his iconic legacy with the promise of a fresh chapter for Les Bleus.
Source: 3news
