🎙️ Zidane: I turned down every offer because I only wanted France | OneFootball

Zinédine Zidane was officially appointed France manager this Tuesday morning.

With a contract running until the 2030 World Cup, the former number 10 spoke of his "great pride" and his "ambition" as he takes on this new challenge.

The former national team number 10 will officially take charge on August 1, and these are his first words as manager.

Zidane’s first words

"I’ve had offers from clubs over the last four or five years, and I turned them down because I only wanted to go to France."

"I’ve said it many times: there is nothing greater than the France national team. That’s why it is a joy and, of course, a great pride for me to become the manager of this France team. It is also a responsibility."

"I want to thank President Philippe Diallo, the Executive Committee and the French Football Federation here for their trust."

"On the pitch I was a leader, and now I believe I can be one as manager."

"Today I also have a special thought for all my coaches. Needless to say, I have a lot of ambition for the France national team."

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