Zidane set to be France's next manager after the World Cup | OneFootball

The president of the Federation confirmed that Deschamps' replacement has already been decided and avoided giving the name, although in France they claim it is Zidane.

The possible arrival of Zinedine Zidane to the French National Team is beginning to take shape. Although there is no official confirmation, statements from the president of the French Federation, Philippe Diallo, marked progress in the negotiations.

In an interview with Le Figaro, Diallo assured that he already knows who will replace Didier Deschamps, who will leave the position after the 2026 World Cup.

"Yes, I know his name", he stated. When asked directly about Zidane, he avoided confirming it, but left a suggestive answer: "I invite you to come after the World Cup".

Until now, the president of the Federation had kept the matter under wraps so as not to interfere with the current cycle. However, his statements coincide with reports from the French press claiming that negotiations with Zidane are advanced.

Diallo also outlined the profile they are looking for: "The French national team cannot be left in just anyone's hands", he said, emphasizing the need for a coach with support and consensus. One of the points in the negotiations was the formation of the coaching staff, which Zidane wants to expand compared to the current one.

With Deschamps focused on the World Cup and his continuity not assured, everything indicates that France has already defined its next cycle and that Zidane is getting closer and closer to taking over.

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