When he announced his desire to leave his post as coach of theFrench team At the end of his contract, after the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps had taken care not to pronounce the name of Zinedine Zidane for his succession.
Always very discreet with regard to his former French teammate 1998, the French technician finally broke the silence, this week, in a long interview with the newspaper L'Équipe. And if he did not extend long to the question, his words were complimentary.
“Zizou, a natural candidate”
Called to give his feeling about the arrival of Zinedine Zidane at the controls of the Blues in 2026, Didier Deschamps was categorical. “Would I like it?” Yes, of course, there is a lot of respect between us. We saw each other last time in the summer of 2023, we have to meet again next summer, for the same reasons. Zizou is a very good candidate, natural and I will add expected. Afterwards, I don't know if he will want to … “.
Relaunched to find out if the French football icon had the perfect profile to succeed him, Deschamps was repeated.
“I just said. He is a very good, natural candidate. Afterwards, it is his decision, and that of the president. »A media outing that should not go unnoticed …
