Nothing went as planned. Indeed, Didier Deschamps (56 years old) was to announce his departure from the French team in 2026 on the 1 p.m. news on TF1 this Wednesday. But last night, several media, including Le Figaroannounced the news in unison. In the process, the president of the FFF, Philippe Diallo, confirmed in several interviews that DD would leave his post at the end of his contract. What did not do the business of TF1who had obtained the exclusive information.
This morning, LCIthe TF1 group’s news channel, therefore revealed the interview with Didier Deschamps in advance. As expected, the former OM coach has formalized his departure from the France team. “I have been here since 2012. I am scheduled until 2026, the next World Cup, but it will stop there because it has to at some point. In my head, it’s very clear”he explained on LCI this Wednesday.
DD said stop
He added: “I served my time with the same desire, the same passion to maintain the French team at the highest level.” Relaunched on his personal case, DD explained why he would not go beyond 2026. “We never want it to stop when it’s a beautiful thing. Afterwards, you have to know how to say stop. There is life after. I don’t know what it will be but it will be very good too.”
He continues: “It’s going to be 14 years, that’s a long time too. I’m not here for the records, especially for the demands. The most important thing is that the French team remains at the top where it has been for many years.” Before turning the French page, Didier Deschamps still has a few challenges to overcome, he who dreams of another victory at a World Cup in 2026. Which would be a perfect ending.
