French football icon Zinedine Zidane is on the verge of becoming the next head coach of the France national football team, with a verbal agreement reportedly in place for him to take charge after the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The development, which had been anticipated for months, suggests that Zidane has remained committed to the France job despite interest from several top clubs and national teams. The former Real Madrid manager has deliberately avoided entering negotiations elsewhere, signaling his clear preference to lead Les Bleus.
Current head coach Didier Deschamps is expected to step down from his role in July, marking the end of a highly successful era that included a World Cup triumph in 2018. Out of respect for Deschamps and his ongoing tenure, no official agreement has been signed yet between Zidane and the French Football Federation.
Both Zidane and the federation are reportedly keen to handle the transition with professionalism and dignity. While the deal remains informal for now, all indications point toward a smooth succession plan already being put in place behind the scenes.