The succession of Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French national team already appears to have been decided internally. In an interview with Le Figaro, the president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, confirmed that he knows the identity of the future manager, without publicly revealing the name.
“Yes, I know his name,” he simply stated, referring to a profile capable of uniting and inspiring support around him. A declaration that leaves little doubt that the decision has already been made behind the scenes, even if official communication remains tightly controlled.
A successor already chosen behind closed doors
“So that at the end of the last match of Les Bleus, which I hope will take place on July 19 (the date of the 2026 World Cup final), a transition can be put in place. Yes, I am working on the subject to be ready at that time. Understand that if, fortunately, we were to reach the final, we must also show common sense. Yes, I know his name. Zidane? I can see where you’re going. There are not many profiles who can claim to lead one of the greatest national teams in the world…”
Without ever being named, Zinedine Zidane appears as the natural successor. Free since leaving Real Madrid, the former France number 10 is regularly mentioned as the favorite to take over, thanks to his aura, his achievements, and his special connection with the national team.
According to Le Parisien, Zinedine Zidane has reportedly given his verbal agreement to become the future head coach of the French national team.
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