Zidane Set To Take Charge Of France After Deschamps' Exit – Reports
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is reportedly set to become the next head coach of the French national team following the expected departure of Didier Deschamps.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano announced the development with his trademark phrase, "Here we go, confirmed," indicating that an agreement has been reached for Zidane to take over the role.
Zidane, 54, has been out of coaching since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 after his second spell in charge of the Spanish club.
During his time at the Santiago Bernabéu, he guided Madrid to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018, won two La Liga titles, and secured several domestic and international honours.
The 1998 FIFA World Cup-winning captain has long been regarded as the leading candidate to succeed Deschamps, who has managed France since 2012 and is expected to step down after the 2026 World Cup cycle.
Zidane has previously expressed his desire to coach the French national team, making the appointment one of the most anticipated managerial changes in international football.
However, as of the time of the report, the French Football Federation had not issued an official statement confirming Zidane's appointment.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano announced the development with his trademark phrase, "Here we go, confirmed," indicating that an agreement has been reached for Zidane to take over the role.
Zidane, 54, has been out of coaching since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 after his second spell in charge of the Spanish club.
During his time at the Santiago Bernabéu, he guided Madrid to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018, won two La Liga titles, and secured several domestic and international honours.
The 1998 FIFA World Cup-winning captain has long been regarded as the leading candidate to succeed Deschamps, who has managed France since 2012 and is expected to step down after the 2026 World Cup cycle.
Zidane has previously expressed his desire to coach the French national team, making the appointment one of the most anticipated managerial changes in international football.
However, as of the time of the report, the French Football Federation had not issued an official statement confirming Zidane's appointment.
