1BSPORTS 1B Sports June 14th According to the “As” report, Zidane had previously publicly expressed his desire to coach the head coach of the French national team, and French Football Association Chairman Philip Diallo expressed his views on this.
Zidane said at a media meeting two weeks ago that he felt he was “qualified” to take over the coach of the French national team. These remarks attracted the attention of French Football Association Chairman Philip Diallo.
Dialo expressed great satisfaction with Zidane’s interest in interviews with French West, and said: “This shows that the French national team is very attractive, even for great players and coaches like Zidane, and I’m glad he’s interested in joining.”
“Of course, we have a team led by Deschamps, and his abilities and achievements are obvious to everyone. I hope to let him work with peace of mind in the next qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup. At the same time, I will make sure that when the active team ends their cycle ”
Dialo did not disclose when Deschamps’ successor will be announced, although Zidane is the biggest favorite: “I have not yet determined a possible announcement date, I am preparing to make sure we are fully prepared when the time is right. I can assure you that the Football Association will be ready.”
Zidane has not coached any team since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, and he has rejected invitations from several European giant clubs, waiting for the opportunity to take over the French national team.
After the end of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, everything seemed ready to be officially announced to Zidane, but Deschamps unilaterally renewed the contract with former Football Association Chairman Le Graeux, postponed the plan. With the confirmation of the news that current coach Deschamps is about to leave office, it is only a matter of time before Zidane’s dream is realized.