Arriving in 2012 on the bench of the France team, Didier Deschamps is closer than ever to the end of his adventure. The current coach of the Blues will leave his post after the 2026 World Cup and will then decide on his next mission. Mysterious on the subject, the former footballer was questioned again this Thursday, as part of the press conference following the announcement of his list of 26 players for the next World Cup. Italy could be an option.
Didier Deschamps should have no shortage of options. In the little papers of Saudi Arabia, the one who brought their second star to the Blues in 2018 is thinking and taking his time. But could he, for example, keep a coach’s suit rather than returning to a club? Yes, he replied to the Italian journalist who asked him about the Nazionale.
And it first started with a touch of humor. Responding in Italian to his interlocutor, Didier Deschamps dropped a little joke right away: “I’m getting back into Italian, you never know. » A small smile on the corner of his lips, the former Juventus coach achieved his effect since the audience reacted with some expressions of surprise.
“Oh, too easy”then added Didier Deschamps.
Didier Deschamps does not deny himself anything
Then the question of his possible interest in the position of coach of the Italian team was asked to him. To which he responded by leaving the field of possibilities open. “I confirm, I’m not stopping myself from doing anything. That says it all. (…) I don’t forbid myself anything. And it’s not current. The most important thing is the World Cup. »
But immediately, Didier Deschamps added a few additional words. Straightening up and opening his arms wide, he declared: “But I’m available.” Everyone knows it, so do you. I’ll see that later. »
