This is already in place. At the start of the year, Didier Deschamps announced that he would end his adventure on the bench of the France team at the end of the 2026 World Cup.
To succeed him, a name has been emerging insistently for several months: Zinedine Zidane. Without activity since 2021 and his departure from Real Madrid, the former number 10 of the Blues is impatiently awaiting his turn at the head of the French selection.
Present at the Dello Sport Festival in Italy last weekend, “Zizou” once again proclaimed his desire to take control of the French team. “ I don't know what the future holds for me. I feel like I can do something with the national team, that's what I would like to do one day “, he said.
“Maybe Didier Deschamps has a say on the timing of the announcement”
While there no longer seems to be any doubt, the formalization of the appointment of the former Real coach is still awaited. According to Paul Tchoukriel, Didier Deschamps would have a say regarding the timing of the formalization of his successor. And clearly, “DD” believes that the time has not yet come.
“ I don't know if the relationship between Zidane and Deschamps is idyllic. I remember the interviews with Didier Deschamps when we started to hear the name of Zinedine Zidane… I don't remember that Deschamps mentioned his name », indicated the commentator on Canal+.
And to add: “ Perhaps Didier Deschamps has a say on the timing of the announcement of the next coach because he considers that it could facilitate or endanger his group. It's normal that he has a say on this. It’s his feelings, he’s the one who knows the players. »
