Former player Zinedine Zidane is on the verge of becoming the next head coach of the France national football team, following a reported verbal agreement with the Fédération Française de Football (FFF).
According to ESPN, Zidane is expected to take over from current manager Didier Deschamps, who is set to step down after a remarkable 14-year tenure in charge of the national team.
Zidane, 53, has been without a managerial role since ending his second spell with Real Madrid in 2021 and has long been tipped as the natural successor to Deschamps.
The former Juventus and Real Madrid midfielder is expected to be officially unveiled after France’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The final hurdle before formalizing the deal reportedly concerns the composition of his backroom staff.
Meanwhile, FFF president Philippe Diallo hinted at the impending appointment during an interview with Le Figaro on Sunday, saying he already knows who will replace Deschamps, though he declined to reveal the name.
