Zidane Signs Deal To Take Charge Of France Until 2030, Report Says
French football legend Zinedine Zidane is set to make a sensational return to management after reportedly signing an agreement to become the next head coach of the France national team until 2030.
The former Real Madrid manager is expected to replace Didier Deschamps, whose long and successful reign with Les Bleus is coming to an end after more than a decade in charge of the national team.
Reports from football sources indicate that Zidane has agreed to lead France through the next major international cycle, with his contract expected to run until the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The appointment would mark a historic return for Zidane, who remains one of the most celebrated figures in French football history. As a player, he guided France to its first-ever World Cup triumph in 1998, scoring twice in the final against Brazil.
Zidane also enjoyed remarkable success as a coach during his time at Real Madrid, where he won three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles between 2016 and 2018, becoming one of the most successful managers in European football.
His arrival comes after the end of the Deschamps era, which transformed France into one of the most consistent national teams in world football. Deschamps led France to victory at the 2018 World Cup, won the Nations League and reached the 2022 World Cup final.
Zidane is expected to inherit a talented French squad featuring some of the biggest names in world football, including Kylian Mbappe and a new generation of emerging stars. His major task will be to maintain France’s dominance while bringing his own attacking philosophy and leadership style to the team.
The former midfielder has long been linked with the France job and has previously expressed his ambition to coach his country. His appointment has been viewed by many football observers as a natural progression given his achievements both as a player and manager.
However, expectations will be extremely high, with supporters hoping Zidane can replicate his club success on the international stage and lead France to another major trophy.
Although an official announcement from the French Football Federation (FFF) is still awaited, reports suggest Zidane’s unveiling could take place soon as France begins preparations for the next international football cycle.