Zidane closes in on France coaching job
Zinedine Zidane is reportedly set to become the next head coach of the France national team, with L'Équipe saying the federation aims to confirm his appointment within days and announce it next Tuesday. The paper says Zidane is set to sign a four-year contract and that federation president Philippe Diallo has held meetings to finalise the sporting project and the new coaching staff, with sweeping backroom changes planned from August and some staff starting in September. Zidane would begin during the next international break ahead of four Nations League matches.
Zidane is set to become France head coach on a four-year deal
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Talks between Zidane and the federation took place for months. Didier Deschamps ended his 14-year spell after the 2026 World Cup. The federation plans an announcement and a new staff before the September Nations League matches.
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