Didier Deschamps provoked a small earthquake in early January, announcing his intention to leave his post as coach of the French team at the end of the 2026 World Cup. The departure of the former midfielder now acted, the Blues must therefore be a new coach.
Since January, a name has emerged, that of Zinedine Zidane. The Marseillais has not hidden for several years his wish to sit on the bench of the French team. Without a club since the end of his adventure at Real Madrid, the former playmaker seems to wait for his hour.
And to believe the interested party, his arrival at the head of the Blues is no longer in doubt. This is evidenced by his remarks made on Monday on the sidelines of an event organized by his historic equipment supplier, Adidas. “I feel legitimate in the French team, where I played and passed almost 12, 13 or 14 years as a player. Of course, it's a dream, I can't wait ”he said.
The words of Zidane deleted but …
THE ” I'm eager to “ Launched by the 1998 Ballon d'Or seems to indicate that the case is heard. His statements, relayed by Foot Mercato, were also quickly deleted but the entourage of the equipment supplier finally confirmed their veracity with L'Equipe.
Zz has also been more prudent in his statements. “There is a coach at the controls, there is a team, and we must respect all this, and that's what we do. I have always respected football and people, so it's not really the right time. But when the time comes, it will be a great pleasure if the opportunity arises ”, he said, adding: “I put my career in parentheses for a moment, but I feel fully coach. »»
