"Zinedine Zidane will succeed Didier Deschamps as France national team head coach in the summer, with a verbal agreement already reached between the former Real Madrid star and the Fédération Française de Football."
"Didier Deschamps departing from the France national team after 14 successful years has been the worst kept secret in French football and Zidane, who finished his second stint as Los Blancos manager in 2021, has been long destined for the role."
"Philippe Diallo admitted for the first time that he knew who Deschamp's successor was going to be. 'I know who it is' was his answer."
Zinedine Zidane is set to become the head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after 14 years. A verbal agreement has been reached between Zidane and the Fédération Française de Football. Zidane, who previously managed Real Madrid, has been waiting for Deschamps to depart before taking the role. His official appointment will occur after the 2026 World Cup. The final details regarding his coaching staff are still being finalized, as confirmed by FFF head Philippe Diallo.
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