It is a secret of the Polichinelle. Unless there is a huge surprise, Zinedine Zidane should become the next coach of the French team. The old number 10 of the Blues is strongly expected to take over from Didier Deschamps at the end of the 2026 World Cup.
If for the moment nothing is yet official, doubt no longer seems to be allowed. Invited on RMC, Jean-Michel Aulas, now Vice-President of the FFF, confirmed the trend in half a word.
“” Zidane future coach? Today, I don't see how I could tell you the opposite … “, Thus released the old OL boss, who freshly formalized his candidacy for the town hall of Lyon in 2026.
Zidane feels “legitimate” and is “looking forward”
Last May, during an event organized by his equipment supplier Adidas, “Zizou” had not hidden his interest in the position of coach of the Blues. “JI 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.
And to add: ” There is a coach at the controls, there is a team, and you have to respect it all, and that's what you 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. I put my career in parentheses for a while, but I feel fully coach.
As a reminder, Zidane has no longer led since his departure from Real Madrid after the 2020-2021 season.
