Zinedine Zidane has made his decision for his future

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By: Manu Tournoux

It's the worst kept secret in the world: Zinedine Zidane dreams of one day leading the France team, which has always had a special place in his heart. “ I want to, of course. I will be, I hope, one day. When ? It doesn't depend on me. But I want to come full circle with the French team. I knew this French team as a player. And it's the most beautiful thing that ever happened to me “, he declared in June 2022.

Almost three years later, we could still ask ourselves the question of ZZ's intentions. Is the reality of yesterday still the reality of today? Does Zidane still want it, in the immediate future, or does he still need to recharge his batteries with his loved ones, he who is now fully enjoying his life as a grandfather in Spain? To believe The Parisiannothing has really changed in Zidane's mind. Although he is careful not to reveal his intentions publicly, the 1998 Ballon d'Or has closely followed the news of the Blues in recent weeks, marked by the announcement of the departure of Didier Deschamps.

He wants the Blues but will not speak out publicly

“If we directly offer him selection, he will not refuse it. The Blues, as for Deschamps, represent something apart. This is not a posture for him”indicates one of his relatives. Another adds: “ the Blues are part of his personal history. He wants to make a dream come true. Does he still want to become a coach? Naturally, how can we doubt it?» Today, Zidane is ready to return to service, he keeps himself informed of what is happening in the selection, but has deep respect for Deschamps.

It is for this reason that he has no intention of communicating publicly on the subject, under penalty of offending DD, in full preparation for its last major event, namely the 2026 World Cup. Even if he received a written or oral promise, Zidane would keep it confidential, assures an intimate Parisian. Furthermore, the daily specifies that the presence of Jacques Bungert, a close friend of Zidane and collaborator of Philippe Diallo, could facilitate exchanges between the two parties, even if we imagine that convincing Zizou should not be the most difficult task. arduous.