Zinedine Zidane set for official appointment as France head coach
The 54-year-old is expected to sign the contract on Tuesday, succeeding Didier Deschamps who has led Les Bleus since 2012.
Zinedine Zidane is expected to be officially appointed as the head coach of the French national team on Tuesday, according to France 24 International. The 54-year-old is set to sign a four-year contract that extends through to the 2030 World Cup, marking a definitive shift in leadership for Les Bleus.
This appointment concludes the long-standing tenure of Didier Deschamps, who has managed the side since 2012. The transition represents a significant change in direction for the French football federation, moving from a manager who led the team for over a decade to a new era under Zidane’s guidance.
The structure of the contract explicitly links Zidane’s tenure to the 2030 World Cup, providing a clear timeline for his strategic planning and squad development. This four-year term ensures continuity through the next major international tournament cycle, replacing the previous management structure that had been in place for 14 years.
While the focus remains on the national team appointment, the broader sports landscape reported by France 24 International includes other developments. Spanish midfielder Rodri, recently named the best player of the World Cup, is reportedly on the radar of Real Madrid, with his current contract at Manchester City set to expire next year.
In other sporting news, Jasper Philipsen claimed victory in stage 17 of the Tour de France after overcoming several setbacks. Despite the stage win, there was no change to the general classification, maintaining the status quo in the overall race standings.
