Jean Butez enjoys first France session under Zidane after late call-up

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·22 September 2026

Jean Butez, the Côme goalkeeper, was drafted as a last-minute replacement for Robin Risser in the France squad.

According to L'Équipe, the newcomer spoke after completing his first session with the Bleus.

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Training was overseen by Zinédine Zidane, the new France head coach.

Butez described the staff and the occasion as pretty cool for a first outing.

He offered those early impressions soon after linking up with the squad.

Source: L'Équipe

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