Zidane is still open to managing France but his chance could now be over three years away.
Former Real Madrid boss and the former France player Zinedine Zidane was supposed to make an entry in the management of France this year but he will not be taking the France job.
Zidane was tipped to replace Didier Deschamps at the start of 2023 after France lost out in the 2022 World Cup final. Last month, Messi’s Argentina overcame France in the final and won their third World Cup title since 1986.
But, despite speculation over their plans to remove Deschamps from his role, the FFF have confirmed an extension for him until 2026.
La Fédération Française de Football et Noël Le Graët, son président, sont heureux d’annoncer la prolongation de 𝗗𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 à la tête de l’Équipe de France jusqu’au mois de juin 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✍️
➡️ https://t.co/4CawVszXsS#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/W2YV4bOVf3
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) January 7, 2023
The move ends speculation of Zidane taking charge of Les Bleus at Euro 2024 with reports linking him with replacing Max Allegri at Juventus.
“Zidane to Brazil? I don’t care. He does what he wants, it’s not my business. I’ve never met him and we never considered parting with Didier,” as per quotes from RMC Sport.
La Graet’s remarks have not been well received by France fans with Kylian Mbappe backing Zidane following the interview.
Zidane c’est la France, on manque pas de respect à la légende comme ça… 🤦🏽♂️
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) January 8, 2023
French outlet L’Equipe reports Zidane has already turned down the chance to take over from Gregg Berhalter, in charge of the US national side, alongside previous offers from Portugal and Brazil.
Zidane is still open to managing France but his chance could now be over three years away.
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