Zidane Close to Becoming France Head Coach

France’s national team future is becoming clearer, with Zinedine Zidane widely expected to take over as head coach after the upcoming World Cup, marking the beginning of a new era following Didier Deschamps’ departure.

While no official announcement has been made, recent comments from French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo have strengthened ongoing reports. Speaking to Le Figaro, Diallo suggested that the decision has already been made regarding the next manager.

“Yes, I know his name,” Diallo stated when asked about Deschamps’ successor. Although he stopped short of confirming Zidane directly, his response and demeanor fueled speculation. When specifically asked about Zidane, he smiled and invited journalists to wait until after the World Cup.

For months, the federation had remained silent out of respect for Deschamps, who has led the team for over a decade. However, with his departure already planned after the tournament, attention has shifted toward the future. French media reports indicate that negotiations with Zidane have been ongoing for weeks and are now at an advanced stage. One of the key discussion points has been the composition of his coaching staff, expected to be larger and led by his longtime assistant David Bettoni.

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