Footballing legend Zinedine Zidane is poised to end his four-year hiatus from management by taking the reins of the French national team, according to reports. the move follows Didier Deschamps’ planned departure after the World Cup and marks a new chapter for both the iconic midfielder and Les Bleus. While consistently linked with top club positions, Zidane will now turn his focus to leading his country, hoping to replicate the success he achieved during his celebrated playing career and subsequent tenure at Real Madrid.A verbal agreement, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, appears to solidify what has been widely speculated for months.
Zinedine Zidane is set to return to the sidelines, poised to take the helm as the next manager of the French national team after the upcoming World Cup. This marks a significant shift for the legendary midfielder, who has been linked to several top clubs but will now lead his home country.
Zidane to Lead France Following Deschamps’ Departure
The three-time Champions League winning coach has been out of management for over four and a half years, but remains one of the most highly-regarded figures in world football. His sustained success with Real Madrid, including an unprecedented three consecutive Champions League titles, has afforded him the luxury of choosing his next move carefully. Recent speculation had even suggested a possible return to Real Madrid amidst the team’s inconsistent form, but those rumors have now subsided.
According to Fabrizio Romano, while Zidane maintains a strong relationship with Real Madrid, a return to the Spanish capital is not in the cards. Instead, a verbal agreement is in place for him to take over the French national team following the conclusion of the World Cup.
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This appointment comes as current France manager Didier Deschamps announced some time ago he would be stepping down after the tournament. Zidane’s name immediately surfaced as a leading candidate to succeed him.
“He has a verbal agreement, I can confirm,” Romano reported.
This will be Zidane’s first managerial role outside of Real Madrid, where he has served as a coach, assistant coach, sporting director, and advisor. His deep connection to the club has defined his post-playing career.
Zinedine Zidane earned 108 caps for France between 1994 and 2006, scoring 31 goals. He famously captained France to a World Cup title in 1998 and a European Championship victory in 2000, cementing his legacy as a national icon.
