France's national team coaching position is set to be filled by former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, following a verbal agreement with the Fédération Française de Football (FFF).
Didier Deschamps, who has been at the helm for 14 years, is leaving the role, and Zidane is poised to take over. The 53-year-old has been waiting for the opportunity to succeed his fellow 1998 World Cup winner.
Zidane's appointment is expected to be confirmed once France's 2026 World Cup campaign concludes. The last hurdle before he signs his contract is finalizing the composition of his staff and the size of his team.
Sources close to the situation have revealed that the head of the FFF, Philippe Diallo, is aware of Zidane's impending appointment. Diallo recently admitted in an interview that he knew who Deschamps' successor would be, but chose not to reveal the identity at the time.
Zidane's appointment is a significant development in French football, and it remains to be seen how he will shape the team. However, it is clear that the French football federation is eager to bring in fresh leadership and build on the success of the past 14 years. With Zidane at the helm, France will be looking to continue their dominance on the international stage.
