Zidane’s Stunning Return to Les Bleus Nears Completion

French football icon Zinedine Zidane has reportedly reached an agreement to become the next head coach of the France national team, with reports claiming he has signed a contract that will keep him in charge until June 2030.

The former Real Madrid manager is expected to replace Didier Deschamps, whose long reign as France coach is coming to an end after guiding the national team to major successes, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup title and the 2022 World Cup final.

Reports indicate that Zidane’s appointment has been viewed as a natural succession plan, with the French Football Federation having long considered him a leading candidate for the role.

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The 53 year old, who has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, is widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in European club football history after winning three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles during his time at the Spanish giants.

Zidane’s return to the French setup would mark a new chapter for Les Bleus, as he transitions from one of the country’s greatest players to leading a new generation of stars, including Kylian Mbappé and other emerging talents.

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The former France captain previously expressed his desire to coach the national team, a role many supporters have long viewed as the ultimate destination for the 1998 World Cup winner.

His expected appointment has generated excitement among French football fans, who hope Zidane can maintain France’s status as one of the world’s strongest football nations after the Deschamps era.

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However, the move will also come with huge expectations, as Zidane will be tasked with building on Deschamps’ legacy and turning France’s wealth of attacking talent into another era of international success.

The French Football Federation is yet to make an official announcement, but reports suggest formal confirmation could come after the completion of the transition process.

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